RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of seventy-two; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus was a widely admired Chicago labor leader and the loving husband of Ginny, nee Dwyer; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus was the much-adored father of Laura and Kathleen and the grandfather of one to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus was a retired General Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus was a former Business Agent of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 where he was a valued member for more than fifty years; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. McManus' knowledge and craftsmanship gave true meaning to the motto "The Plumber Protects the Health of the Nation"; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas J. McManus serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Thomas J. McManus 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, Thomas J. McManus will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas J. McManus serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Thomas J. McManus 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, Thomas J. McManus will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Thomas J. McManus imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, t...
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