Record #: R2019-891   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/18/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/18/2019
Title: Tribute to late Philip C. Cowen, Jr.
Sponsors: Osterman, Harry
Attachments: 1. R2019-891.pdf

Alderman Harry Osterman

4 8TH WARD

 

Resolution Recognizing Philip C. Cowen, Jr.

 

WHEREAS, The members of Chicago City Council and Edgewater Community lost a valued community member, on November 3,2019 with the passing of Philip C. Cowen, Jr; and

 

WHEREAS, Beloved Husband to Joan Nee Buitkus for fifty years; and

 

WHEREAS, Philip Cowen was a loving father of Philip (Sarah), Matthew (Elaine) and Theresa (Christopher Sauve) Cowen; and proud grandfather to Madeline, Carter, William, James, Sylvia, Wesle Joan and Benjamin; and

 

WHEREAS, Philip was the caring brother ofthe late Claire Serino; and

 

WHEREAS, Philip was a courageous Navy veteran ofthe Korean War; and

 

WHEREAS, Philip was an enthusiastic and kind member in the community and will be remembered for his joyful spirit as a father and friend; and

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this day of December 18*2019, do hereby honor the memory of Philip C. Cowen, Jr. and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Harry Osterman Alderman, 48th Ward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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