Resolution in Memoriam of Clarence Smith
Whereas, Clarence Smith was called to his eternal reward by his maker on April 13, 2014 at the age of 86; and;
Whereas, Clarence made his living at Nabisco for 49 years and was an active member ofthe Machinist Union Local #48 for 60 years, serving as its president for a time; and;
Whereas, Clarence married Barbara Jones in 1950 and the two moved to Onarga Avenue in the Edison Park community in 1964 to the home where they would raise their children; and;
Whereas, Clarence's cheerful demeanor, outgoing attitude, pocket full of business cards for services of all types, and eagerness to lend a hand led the neighbors of his block to dub him the 'Mayor of Onarga'; and;
Whereas, Apart from his involvement in the community, Clarence proved himself an avid bowler, a genuine craftsman, and a friend to all; and;
Whereas, Clarence is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his children Linda Johnson, Gary Smith, and Glenn Smith, his thirty-six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren of whom he was so proud;
Be it resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 28th day of May, 2014, do hereby express our condolences to the family and friends of Clarence Smith, and;
Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Clarence Smith.
Mary O'Connor Alderman, 41st Ward