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adopted* The City Council mm ,b p'2 0(the CityofCkcagoJllinois
Presented by derrick curtis on may 13.2016
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the peaceful departure of Mr. Lanier Edward White; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Derrick Curtis, Alderman of the 18,h Ward; and
WHEREAS, Lanier was born on February 24,1935 in Chicago, Illinois blessing the union of Austin and Ruby White, second of the couple's four children; and
WHEREAS, Lanier graduated from Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School, and went on to become a great success, pursuing many professional endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Lanier went on to marry the love his life, Lela Patricia White, the couple was married for thirty-six years; and
WHEREAS, Lanier was a true entrepreneur, owning and operating several successful businesses, including a BBQ restaurant, Royal Realty agency, and Lanier/Michael Advertising; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his entrepreneurial spirit, Lanier was dedicated to his community and family. Lanier was a volunteer tax preparer for senior citizens and President of the West Chatham Little League. He gave the world to his beloved wife, was a loving father, and spent time with his grandchildren at every opportunity, taking them everywhere he went; and
WHEREAS, Lanier is also remembered as an inquisitive man who loved good conversation, he truly loved to read and could speak with others about a wide variety of topics, ranging from plumbing and
woodworking to cooking, tailoring, or politics; and
WHEREAS, He truly loved a good meal, and is remembered for his willingness to try anything, piling his plate high but always finishing his meal; and
WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Ruby White; brother, Ernest; and sister, Gwendolyn Anderson; and
WHEREAS, Lanier touched the lives of all who knew him thro^ugh^bis inquisitive nature and fun-
loving spirit. He will ...
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