RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robert W. Smith, Jr., was a decorated World War II veteran and the loving husband of Dolores "Doie"; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., was the much-adored father of Gayle, Robert III and Thomas and the grandfather of six to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., bravely served his country as a member of the 334th Infantry, 84th Division and was wounded in action in Baal, Germany; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, Following the war, Robert W. Smith, Jr., worked for the Dilgard Foods Company for thirty years and retired as Vice President in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Fort Wayne; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert W. Smith, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert W. Smith, Jr., to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Smith, Jr., was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Robert W. Smith, Jr., imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty7first day of January, 2015, do hereby commemorate Robert W. Smith, Jr., for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his...
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