RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of the Beverly community, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was a widely admired Chicago banker and the loving husband of the late Patricia, nee Rosner; and
WHEREAS, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was the much-adored father of Kathy, Patty, Debbie, Jaime, Dennis, Peggy and the late Danny, the grandfather of twelve and the great-grandfather of one to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was the dear brother of Michael, the late Patsy and Edward; and
WHEREAS, A legend in South Side banking circles, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley began his career in the finance department of General Electric before taking a position with what was then called Heritage Pullman Bank; and
WHEREAS, As a banker, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley played a role in financing Hollywood productions, including The Graduate, The Lion in Winter and The Beast Must Die; and
WHEREAS, In the mid-1970s Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was named the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank which he led for decades; and
WHEREAS, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was a 52-year-member of Beverly Country Club and a prominent civic leader; and
WHEREAS, Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley was appointed to the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher and served on the boards of the Western Golf Association-Evans Scholar Fund, Catholic Charities of Chicago, Advocate Christ Medical Center, St. Xavier University, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Southside Bankers and the Bankers Club of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Alfred J. "Al" O'Malley to his family members, friends and a...
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