RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford has gone to his eternal reward at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford was the 64th Mayor of Toronto, Canada and the loving husband of Renata; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford was the much-adored father of Stephanie and Doug to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Outspoken and colorful, the Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford attracted supporters who called themselves the "Ford Nation"; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford served three terms as a Toronto City Council member from 2000 to 2010 where he exposed inflated expense accounts; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford was the Mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014 and during his esteemed tenure cut waste, balanced budgets and championed a cautious approach to spending; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2014 the Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford was reelected to his former seat on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable "Rob" Ford 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, The Honorable Robert "Rob Ford 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, the Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford 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 thirteenth day of April, 2016, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Robert "Rob" Ford for his grace-filled life and...
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