MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, David Robert Benson, born on July 21, 1939, was called by God to his eternal reward on July 2, 2011, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, David Robert Benson, a retired employee ofthe Chicago Transit Authority, was an active and vital member of his community. The beloved son of the Robert S. and Edna L. (nee Hagstrom); dear brotherof John; loving fatherof Cheryl, Linda, Robert (Melissa), and Kevin (Tracy); proud grandfather of Daniella, Bradley and Katlyn, David Robert Benson leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, David Robert Benson, was a veteran ofthe United States Marine Corps, served on the Veterans Memorial Commission, and the Citizen Police Academy of Hoffman Estates; and
WHEREAS, David Robert Benson 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 members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-eighth day of July 2011, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of David Robert Benson and extend 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 David Robert Benson.
\RGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward