RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward D. Dowries, a retired Chicago Police Department Sergeant, has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Edward D. Downes was the loving and devoted husband for 51 years of Nancy; and
WHEREAS, Edward D. Downes was the beloved father of Maureen, Anne and Kelly to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Edward D. Downes was the doting grandfather of Liam, Tess, Caleb and Madeleine; and
WHEREAS, Edward D. Downes is also survived by his cherished sister, Juliana; and
WHEREAS, Born August 25, 1939 in Chicago, Edward D. Downes served and protected the city for three decades; and
WHEREAS, Edward D. Downes was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Edward D. Downes serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Edward D. Downes 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, To his beloved family, Edward D. Downes imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eleventh day of September 2013, do hereby commemorate Edward D. Downes for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward D. Downes.