RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Forrest E. Mars 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, Forrest E. Mars Jr. was the grandson of the founder of Mars, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, The global candy producer is known for its popular products that include Milky Way, Snickers and M&Ms chocolate treats; and
WHEREAS, A native of Oak Park, Forrest E. Mars Jr. graduated from Yale University and earned a master's degree in business administration from New York University; and
WHEREAS, Forrest E. Mars Jr. joined the family business after completing his education and eventually became co-president; and
WHEREAS, With his brother John and sister Jacqueline, Forrest E. Mars Jr. helped the company expand internationally and make it one of the richest in the world; and
WHEREAS, Forrest E. Mars Jr. played an influential role in establishing the candy giant in Russia, China, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America; and
WHEREAS, Following a long and highly distinguished career, Forrest E. Mars Jr. retired in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Known for his conservationist efforts, Forrest E. Mars Jr. was the owner of the majestic 82,000-acre Diamond Cross Ranch located on the Tongue River in Montana; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Forrest E. Mars Jr. serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Forrest E. Mars Jr. was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Forrest E. Mars Jr. imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Forrest E. Mars Jr. for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and...
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