MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR TRAVESS WALLER
WHEREAS, In His infinite wisdom, God has called Travess Waller, an exceptional citizen and member of his community, to his eternal rest on August 20, 2019; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Stephanie D. Coleman, Alderman ofthe 16th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Travess Waller was a son of Englewood who started his life's journey on December 22, 1982. His life was tragically taken in his 36th year. To his family members, Travess was the karaoke king who loved to sing and take care of his elderly grandfather, and who used his many talents to uplift the spirit of the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Travess Waller was an outstanding community volunteer for the 16th Ward, graduated from Hyde Park Academy in 2001, and studied Science, Criminal Justice, and Homeland Security & Emergency Management at Strayer University. He worked at Fletcher's Laundry, Job Central Online Job Search and was a former CEO for StreeTalk, an on-line radio station and urban clothing label; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this thirteenth day of November, 2019, do hereby express our sincere sorrow upon the passing of Travess Waller and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all the many friends whose lives he has touched; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Travess Waller.
Stephanie D. C6fernaTf Alderman, 16th Ward