:" '■■ City Council
July 22nd, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Patrick James McLain has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 64 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 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Patrick J. McLain, proud and loving father of Richard J. (RJ) McLain. He is the son of the late Richard "Pete" and late Alfreda McLain, and beloved brother'of Richard, Cecilia, Wayne, Kelly, Anna, the late Walter, and Mary; He was a wonderful uncle to his many nieces and nephews, a fond godfather to many, and a dear friend to many; and
WHEREAS, Patrick was the former, long-time assistant to Mayor Richard M. Daley. Patrick was a proud, lifelong resident of 11 th Ward and the Bridgeport community in the city of Chicago; He was an avid cyclist and reader, and enjoyed reading and biking along the lakefront, especially at Northerly Island; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Patrick 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 wc, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this twenty second of July 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Patrick James McLain and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, llth Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to the family of Patrick James McLain.
