RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey was a prominent Chicago architect and the loving husband of Bonnie and the late Jean; and
WHEREAS, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey was the much-adored father of Paul, Christopher, David, Melinda and Texanne and the grandfather of twelve to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey was raised in Indianapolis and Texas; and
WHEREAS, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey served as a member of the United States Army during World War II and graduated with a degree in architecture in 1949 from the University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey worked for 18 years at the firm of Perkins 85 Will before opening his own architecture firm, VOA Associates, in Chicago and Orlando, Florida in 1969; and
WHEREAS, During his career, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey helped revive landmarks such as Navy Pier and designed hotels, hospitals, education buildings and theaters around the globe; and
WHEREAS, VOA's most prominent projects included the Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier and the renovations of Wrigley Field and Roosevelt University's 32-story Wabash Building in the South Loop; and
WHEREAS, Known for his professionalism and geniality, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey served on the Board of the Chicago Architecture Foundation and was a longtime member of the Union League Club; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey 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, Wilmont "Vic" Vickrey was an individual ...
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