MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of J. Michael DePoy, on August 3, 2016, at the age of sixty-three; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Michael was born on February 6, 1953 in Rutland,Vermont. In 1980 he relocated to Chicago where he met the love of his life, Sharon Watson. They spent thirty-five wonderful years together and raised two amazing children, Patrick and Maggie, in Chicago's Sauganash community; dearly cherished by numerous family members and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Michael leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Michael, who could be counted on to liven up a party, was an active and vital member of his community who touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and 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 member of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of J. Michael DePoy and express 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 J. Michael DePoy as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.