RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, William Hummer has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of the Streeterville neighborhood, William Hummer was a widely admired financial adviser and the loving husband of Melanie, nee Walkup; and
WHEREAS, William Hummer was the much-adored father of Grant and Merritt to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born in LaSalle, Illinois, William Hummer graduated from Princeton University and served his country in both World War II and the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, William Hummer worked early in his career as a journalist before joining his father's investment firm of Wayne Hummer 85 Co., which is now Wintrust Wealth Management in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, William Hummer counseled individuals, banks and corporations on investment strategies; and
WHEREAS, Widely regarded for his financial knowledge and expertise, William Hummer was a contributor to eight national economic forecasting panels and in 1990 won the Blue Chip Economic Indicators Award; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of William Hummer serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared William Hummer 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, William Hummer 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 beloved family, William Hummer 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 William Hummer for his grace-filled life and ...
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