RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Doug Banks has gone to his eternal reward at the age of 57; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Doug Banks was a legendary Chicago radio host and the loving husband of Wendy; and
WHEREAS, Doug Banks was the much-adored father of four children to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Detroit, Doug Banks began his broadcasting career at his high school radio station; and
WHEREAS, Known for what admirers called his "vibrant personality and megawatt smile," Doug Banks worked at radio stations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Oakland before coming to Chicago where he worked at the former WBMX and at WGCI-FM; and
WHEREAS, Doug Banks was offered the opportunity to showcase his talent as a host on the ABC Radio Network; and
WHEREAS, Since 2010 Doug Banks hosted The Doug Banks Show, a top-rated, nationally syndicated program on the American Urban Radio Networks; and
WHEREAS, For the past ten years, Doug Banks was a contributing reporter to "190 North" on WLS-Television; and
WHEREAS, Doug Banks will be remembered by generations of fans for his skill as a broadcaster and the enjoyment he brought countless listeners; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Doug Banks serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Doug Banks 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, Doug Banks 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, Doug Banks 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 eight...
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