RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger was a former White House National Security Advisor and the loving husband of Susan; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger was the much-adored father of three children to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Millerton, New York, Sandy Berger graduated from Cornell University and Harvard Law School; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger ably served as National Security Advisor from 1997 to 2001 for President Bill Clinton and played a key role in crafting his foreign policy agenda; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Sandy Berger helped to bring peace to the Balkans, created a strong alliance with Japan and forged deeper ties with India and China; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger previously was Deputy National Security Advisor during President Clinton's first term in office and in the State Department during the administration of President Jimmy Carter; and
WHEREAS, Following his highly distinguished tenure at the White House, Sandy Berger became a Co-Founder and Chairman of Stonebridge International, an international consulting firm; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Sandy Berger serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Berger will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Sandy Berger 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 ninth day of December, 2015 do hereby commemorate Sandy Berger 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 San...
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