RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, James P. Moss has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, James P. Moss was a legendary member of the Chicago Police Department and the loving husband of the late Sydell "Sue"; and
WHEREAS, James P. Moss was the much-adored father of Mary, Philip and the late Patrick and Joan and the late infants James, Jr., Kathleen, Joseph and Mary Therese; and
WHEREAS, James P. Moss served for more than 20 years as a Captain in the Chicago Police Department where he earned a reputation as a fair-minded leader who was highly respected by those who served under his command; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, James P. Moss upheld the finest and most noble traditions of the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of James P. Moss serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared James P. Moss 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, James P. Moss will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, James P. Moss 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 thirtieth day of July, 2014, do hereby commemorate James P. Moss for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James P. Moss.
Alderman - 14th Ward