RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., was a retired NASA astronaut and the loving husband of Frances; and
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., was the much-adored father of Judy and the late Keely; and
WHEREAS, A Colonel in the United States Air Force, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., joined NASA in 1969 and waited thirteen years before embarking into space; and
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., flew three space shuttle missions aboard Columbia, Discovery and Challenger and logged more than 480 hours in space; and
WHEREAS, Known for his unflappable nature, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., also taught test pilots at Edwards Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., served as a NASA administrator from 1985 to 1998 and worked for the Raytheon Company until his retirement in 2005; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his intrepid service to his country, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2006; and
WHEREAS, The bravery, sacrifice and dedication of Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, 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 thirtieth day of July, 2014, do hereby commemorate Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr., for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, Jr.
Alderman - 14th Ward