City Council June 17th, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert T. Degnan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 70 to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman ofthe 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Robert, retired Commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Fleet Management and proud member ofthe Operating Engineers Local 150; and
WHEREAS, Robert T. Degnan, beloved husband of Kathleen A. (nee Shunt) "Sweetie" for over 46 years. Loving father of Robert P. (Deanna), Garrett F. (Lizzy Benner), and Laura A. (Dr. David) Teague. Proud and doting grandfather "Papa" of Meredith and Robert K. Degnan, Abigail and Emmylou Degnan, and Amelia, Madeline, Natalie, and Scarlett Teague. Beloved son ofthe late Francis J. "Bud" and the late Bernice (nee Hogan) Degnan. Loyal brother of Timothy F. (the late Sandra), the late Richard F. (Letitia), and Patrick F. (Rebecca Paulsen) Degnan. Dear brother-in-law of Regina (the late Frank) Moore, Alice (Richard) Schultz, and Patrick Moynihan. "Uncle Bob" was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives of the extended Degnan, Hogan, and Shunt families. He was a treasured and cherished friend to many; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this seventeenth of June 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Robert T. Degnan and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert T. Degnan.
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward