RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade has gone to his eternal reward at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade was a widely admired member of the journalism community and the loving husband of Mollie; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade was the much-adored father of Shawn, Deiontae, Aaron, Jaden, Tasha, Sharon and Lisa to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade began his career with the Chicago Tribune's copy desk; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade worked in newsrooms across the country, including the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Philadelphia Inquirer, and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade will be remembered for his integrity and wit and his mentorship of young reporters; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wade was a longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Ronald Wade serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Ronald Wade 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, To his beloved family, Ronald Wade 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 twenty-second day of February, 2017, do hereby commemorate Ronald Wade for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and