City Council December 16th, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert L. Besst, has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of
66 to his eternal reward; and It *'
WHEREAS; The Chicago City Council has been informed of bis passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Robert L. Besst, beloved son ofthe late Joyce (late William O'Dette) Besst; cherished brother of Linda O'Dette; cherished nephew of Alva Besst Jr. and the late Jean Besst; devoted grandson of the late Alva Sr. and the late Frances Besst;
WHEREAS/ Robert loved the Cubs, bowling, football, wrestling, Army movies, John Wayne,
The Hulk. He also enjoyed very hot food, almost all food, New Years CTA ride, The Taste of
:. Chicago and giving things to others. Robert was a long-time employee at Ricobene's on 26th
Street;and . <„■::'■''.
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gatheredhere this sixteenth of December 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the-death of Robert L.Besst and extend to his famly and meno^ ow deepest sym
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert L. Besst.