RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Sheldon C. Garber has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of seventy-four; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago's West Side, the Honorable Sheldon C. Garber was the loving and devoted husband of the late Joan; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Sheldon C. Garber was the much-adored father of Joel, Adam, Elise, and Loren, the grandfather of two and the great-grandfather of one to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities which he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Sheldon C. Garber was the dear brother of Sheila and Herbert; and
WHEREAS, A respected member of Chicago's legal community, the Honorable Sheldon C. Garber retired as a Supervising Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County following twenty-seven years of valued service; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Sheldon C. Garber serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Sheldon C. Garber will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Honorable Sheldon C Garber 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 third day of October, 2012, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Sheldon C. Garber 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 the Honorable Sheldon C. Garber.