MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd, born on December 4,1931, in Norris City, Illinois, was called by God to his eternal reward on September 11, 2012, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd was an active and vital member of his community. The beloved husband of Frances (nee Hansen); loving father of Bob (Rose), Kathy (Bill) Peters, Bill (Betty) and Peggi Boyd; cherished grandfather of nine; treasured greatgrandfather of two; dear brother of Cynthia Shepard, the late Henry Boyd and Mathel Scott, Herman R. Boyd leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II and the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd owned a landscaping business; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd was a member of Local 150 Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd was a charter member of the Illinois Landscapers Contracting Association (ILCA); and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd was a member ofthe Merle Guild American Legion Post 208; and
WHEREAS, Herman R. Boyd will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this third day of October 2012, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Herman R. Boyd and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Herman R. Boyd.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward