RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable James Gerard Burke has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable James Gerard Burke was a former Mayor of Dixon and the loving husband of Lucy, nee Gugerty; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable James Gerard Burke was the much-adored father of Bradley, James J., Laura and Christine and the grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A "Reagan Democrat" who enjoyed a strong passion for politics, the Honorable James Gerard Burke served three terms as a member of the Dixon City Council from 1967 to 1979 and four terms as Mayor from 1999 to 2015; and
WHEREAS, Considered Dixon's biggest booster, the Honorable James Gerard Burke created 19 different boards during his tenure as Mayor, including the Reagan Trail Committee, the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission and the Veterans Memorial Commission; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable James Gerard Burke supported the Dixon Welcome Center, the Bus Center and the Streetscape Program; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable James Gerard Burke was a founding member of the Dixon River Front Project in which he took enormous pride; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable James Gerard Burke serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable James Gerard Burke 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, The Honorable James Gerard Burke 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, the Honorable James Gerard Burke imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now...
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