RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ralph G. Scheu has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Gold Coast, Ralph G. Scheu was a widely respected member of the legal community and an outstanding Chicago civic leader; and
WHEREAS, Ralph G. Scheu ably served as the President ofthe 100 Club of Chicago from 1975 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, By serving in this leadership role, Ralph G. Scheu followed in the footsteps of his father, businessman Ralph J. Scheu, who founded the civilian organization in 1966; and
WHEREAS, For 47 years, the 100 Club of Chicago has offered emotional, financial and educational support to the families of fallen police officers, firefighters and paramedic personnel; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed tenure, Ralph G. Scheu played an instrumental role in the success of the Chicago chapter which has provided $4.4 million in financial assistance during its history to 251 families of first responders; and
WHEREAS, As President of the 100 Club of Chicago, Ralph G. Scheu regularly made visits to the homes of families of fallen law enforcement officers and helped to comfort and support them in ways that they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Each holiday season Ralph G. Scheu would meet with the spouses of those who lost their lives in the line of duty by going table to table at the Gold Shield Families Dinner; and
WHEREAS, A native of South Florida, Ralph G. Scheu graduated from Northwestern University Law School and raised his family in Northbrook; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Ralph G. Scheu serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Ralph G. Scheu 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 three sons, Stephen, R.J. and Barkley, his beloved companio...
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