MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Walter J. Murphy, on May 27, 2013, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, The devoted husband of Regina (nee Handschiegel); cherished father of Brian (Michelle), Tim (Marnie), Julie, Michael, Keith and Kevin; proud Papa of Cole, Finnegan and Liam; beloved son ofthe late William and Julia (nee O'Shea); dear baby brother of Mary (the late Joseph) Quirke, the late William (Nancy) and the late Helen (late Robert) Wolff; fond brother-in-law of Mary Ann (the late Michael) Butirro, Lucille (the late Peter) Caravette, Eileen (Thomas) Monk, Raphael, Margaret, John, Thomas (Linda), Cathie (Peter) Lio, Susan (Thomas) Collins, the late Albert and the late James (Barbara), Walter leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, As a United States Army Veteran and a decorated Chicago Police Officer for forty-one years, Walter was an active and vital member of his community. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live 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 fifth day of June 2013, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Walter J. Murphy and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Walter J. Murphy.
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