RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Aldermen Edward M. Burke and Margaret Laurino; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., was a retired Chicago Police Department Sergeant and the loving husband for more than fifty years of Sally, nee Fitzgerald; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., was the much-adored father of Maureen, Thomas J. Jr., Elizabeth, Michael and John and the grandfather of eleven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., was the dear brother of James, Bernard, Jack, Neil and Susan; and
WHEREAS, Following his distinguished tenure in law enforcement, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., enjoyed a highly successful career at the Chicago Board of Trade; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas J. Ward, Sr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 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, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 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, Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 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 fifth day of February, 2014, do hereby commemorate Thomas J. Ward, Sr., 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 Thomas J. Ward, Sr.
Alderman - 14th Ward
Alderman - 39th Ward