RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Michael Argirion has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Morton Grove, Michael Argirion was a widely admired member of the newspaper community and the loving husband for 53 years of Sherrie; and
WHEREAS, Michael Argirion was the much-adored father of Carrie and Glen and the grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, Michael Argirion grew up in West Rogers Park and attended DePaul University, Northwestern University and the University of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Michael Argirion began his career as a copy boy for the old Chicago American newspaper, renamed Chicago Today, where he later became the News and Features Editor; and
WHEREAS, Michael Argirion then enjoyed a long and successful career with the Chicago Tribune as the Executive News Editor and Assistant Managing Editor; and
WHEREAS, Michael Argirion was the co-author for more than 15 years of the daily "Jumble" word game which was syndicated by Tribune Media'Services; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Michael'Argirion serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Michael Argirion 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, Michael Argirion 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, Michael Argirion 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 fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Michael Argirion f...
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