RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon was a widely admired Chicago business and union leader and the^loving husband of Yvonne; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon was the much-adored father of Robert, Beth, Tim, the late Tommy and Johnny and the grandfather of two; and
WHEREAS, Born in Greenwich Village, New York, Thomas Fitzgibbon moved to Chicago in 1976 and led a life that was characterized by integrity, personal courage and professional achievement; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon enjoyed a long and. highly successful career as the President of Twentieth, Century Services, a Chicago-based security firm; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon was widely recognized' for his many civic contributions to the City of Chicago and the State oflllinois; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon served as a board'member of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon was a Past President of Chicago Special Olympics and served as a Trustee of Mercy Hospital and as a Director of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon held positions in four unions and was International Vice President of the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Fitzgibbon traveled the world .-representing the International Transport Federation headquartered in London; and
WHEREAS, The hard -work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas Fitzgibbon serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Thomas. Fitzgibbon 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, Thomas Fitzgibbon was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who...
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