RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband of Lilian and the late Barbara; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., was the much-adored father of Marian, James and Alexander, the beloved grandfather of eight and the doting great-grandfather of six to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., was the dear brother of Margaret; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Lake Forest and a veteran of World War II, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., graduated from Princeton University and earned a law degree from Yale University; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., was a grandson of the founder of Quaker Oats and served for 38 years with the company, including 15 years as Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, During his long and influential tenure, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., presided over a period of growth and expansion as the company acquired Brookstone, Joseph A. Bank and The Magic Pan restaurants; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., served under President Ronald Reagan as Ambassador to Norway; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., served as a Trustee of Princeton University and a Director of United Airlines, First National Bank of Chicago and Deere 85 Company; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert D. Stuart, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Robert D. Stuart, Jr., imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE JT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-eighth day of May, 2014,...
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