RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy was a decorated member of the law enforcement community and the loving husband of Regina, nee Handschiegel; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy was the much-adored father of Brian, Tim, Julie Michael, Keith and Kevin and the grandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy was the beloved son of the late William and Julia, nee O'Shea; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy was the beloved brother of Mary, the late William and the late Helen; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army and served with distinction for forty-one years as a member of the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy upheld the finest and most noble traditions of the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Walter J. Murphy serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Walter J. Murphy to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Walter J. Murphy will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Walter J. Murphy 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 fifth day of June, 2013, do hereby commemorate Walter J. Murphy for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Walter J. Murphy.