MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR WILLIAM O'HARA
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of William CHara at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 15, 1926, William was the beloved husband ofthe late Bridget F. "Bea" nee Durkin; loving father of John "Dan" and Sheila F. CHara; cherished grandfather of Colleen (Jim) Biedenbender; loving great-grandfather of Aislinn and Liam Biedenbender; fond brother of Gertrude CHara and the late Peadar (late Una) CHara, Linda (late Brendan) Jones, Mary Ellen (late Bob) Butchart and the late Nano CHara; dear Godfather of Maureen (Mike) Biancalana; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and treasured friend to all who. had the pleasure of knowing him. William leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love and
WHEREAS, William was a native of Kilgarvin Bonnicolon, County Mayo, Ireland. William was a member of Plumbers Union Local 130. William touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of William CHara; and
MARGARET LAURINO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of William CHara as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
