Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2016-970

• Record #: R2016-970
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 12/14/2016
• Final action: 12/14/2016
• Title: Tribute to late Doug Bostic
• Sponsors: Mitts, Emma

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
12/14/2016		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
12/14/2016	40768	City Council	Adopted	Pass

Memorial Resolution for Doug Bostic

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this chamber learned of the departure of Doug Bostic on November 24, 2016; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37^th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Doug Bostic was born on January 27, 1944; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bostic was a long time activist on the West Side; and

WHEREAS, He was very involved in the 100 blocks/100 churches movement, the Healing Corner and Nobel Neighbors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bostic was active in CAPS in the 11^lh and 25^th Police Districts; and

WHEREAS, In the last few months, Mr. Bostic has stoically endured failing health; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bostic leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Peggy, and his son Larry; and

WHEREAS, Doug touched the lives of all who knew him through his love of people and commitment to improving the community. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character 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 fourteenth day of December, 2016, do hereby express Our sorrow on the passing of Doug Bostic and extend to his family our sincere condolences.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Doug Bostic.

'EMMA MITTS Alderman, 37^th"Ward