City Council July 22nd, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gerald D. Griffin Jr has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11 th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Gerald D. Griffin, Jr, beloved husband of 35 years to Patrice Martin Griffin; devoted father to Justin (Colleen), Bridget, and Noreen (Emily) Griffin; proudest papa to Sofia Lynn, Benicio Lee and Maeve Louise; Son ofthe late Gerald and Elizabeth Eichorst Griffin. Loving brother to Carol (Lester) Leonard, Judith, the late Kathleen, and Timothy Griffin. Fond uncle of many nieces, and nephews. Loved by many family and friends, especially Robert "Poppo" Popp, Peter Gagen and Thomas Haepp; and ■.
WHEREAS, Gerald prior to his retirement in 2019, was; employed by the City of Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management as a Stationary Engineer; He was a proud member ofthe International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399, and the Flags Club SAC; He was a former coach for St. Gabriel's School; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Gerald to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty second of July 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Gerald D. Griffin Jr and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented tothe family of Gerald D. Griffin Jr.
