MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR PETER H. SALMON
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Peter H. Salmon on January 6, 2018 at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 15, 1944, Peter was the loving husband of Mary Beth (nee Molitor); proud father of Peter (Leslie), Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Anna Marie; dear brother of Phyllis (the late Gerry) Brown, Linda (Art) Correa, and the late Brian Salmon; beloved son of the late William and Dorothy Salmon; treasured uncle of his nieces and nephews; fond brother-in-law to many; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Peter leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love and
WHEREAS, Peter was a positive role model for many young athletes he coached basketball for at St. Hilary School in Chicago. He touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious 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 Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Peter H. Salmon; and
MARGARET LAURINO
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. Peter H. Salmon as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
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