Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2016-207

• Record #: R2016-207
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 3/16/2016
• Final action: 3/16/2016
• Title: Tribute to late Andrew L. Lewis, Jr.
• Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
3/16/2016		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
3/16/2016	21309	City Council	Adopted	Pass

RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., was the loving and devoted husband of Marilyn; and

WHEREAS, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., was the much-adored father of Karen, Russell and Andrew, the grandfather of fourteen and the great­grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., served as the nation's seventh Secretary of Transportation under President Ronald Reagan; and

WHEREAS, Born in Philadelphia, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., was a successful businessman and a member of President Reagan's cabinet from 1981 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure, Andrew L. "Drew" Lewis, Jr., was the Republican administration's chief representative during the strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Association and led the divestment of the Conrail freight line; and

WHEREAS, After concluding his tenure in government, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., founded his own consulting firm and served in a number of high-profile posts, including as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., was on the boards of American Express, Ford Motor Company, Gannett Company and SmithKline Beecham; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., 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, Andrew "Drew" L. Lewis, Jr., was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, f...