RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable George Esch has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of eighty-four; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, The Honorable George Esch was the loving and devoted husband of the late Agnes; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable George Esch was the much-adored father of Norbert, Noreen, and Glenn, the grandfather of twelve and the greatgrandfather of ten to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities which he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, the Honorable George Esch was a proud member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable George Esch ably served for several years with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and was the former owner of GEE Pizza; and
WHEREAS, A civic and community leader, The Honorable George Esch was the longtime Scout Master of St. Basil Troupe 486, and served as the Republican Committeeman of Chicago's 14th Ward; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable George Esch will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Honorable George Esch 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 third day of October, 2012, do hereby commemorate the Honorable George Esch for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable George Esch.
Alderman - 14th Ward