RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert James Rehak has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert James Rehak was the former Mayor of Indian Head Park and the loving husband of the late Arlene; and
WHEREAS, Robert James Rehak was the much-adored father of Christine, Laura and the late Dianne to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert James Rehak served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert James Rehak enjoyed a highly successful career as the Vice President of the Campbell Soup Company in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as Mayor, Robert James Rehak founded the Indian Head Park Police Department where he was Chief of Police for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert James Rehak was an avid woodsman who enjoyed deer hunting and muskie fishing; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Robert James Rehak serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Robert James Rehak 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 Robert James Rehak 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 Robert James Rehak 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 twenty-fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Robert James Rehak for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our ...
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