RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Jones has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Jones was a widely admired member of the law enforcement community and the loving husband of the late Rita, nee Burke; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Jones was the much-adored father of Tom, John, Jeannie and the late Patti, the grandfather of six and the great-grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Jones enjoyed a long and highly successful career as a member of the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Richard "Dick" Jones upheld the finest and most noble traditions of public service; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Richard "Dick" Jones serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Richard "Dick" Jones 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, To his beloved family, Richard "Dick" Jones imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-sixth day of July, 2017, do hereby commemorate Richard "Dick" Jones for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and