RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Bronxville, New York, Barry Sullivan was a widely admired member of the banking community and the loving husband for 53 years of the late Audrey; and
WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan was the much-adored father of Gerald, Barry Jr., Scott, John and Mariellen and the grandfather of 17 to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City, Barry Sullivan began his career with Chase Manhattan Bank before he was chosen to become First Chicago's Chairman and CEO in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan enjoyed a long and successful career at First Chicago where he replenished the bank's depleted executive ranks, boosted morale and increased profitability; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional achievements, Barry Sullivan was actively involved in improving the finances of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and led a coalition to decentralize Chicago Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan helped set up the Big Shoulders Fund which has raised more than $300 million to support inner-city Catholic schools in the city's poorest neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Barry Sullivan also served on the board of trustees for the University of Chicago where he was chairman from 1988 until 1992, and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the university in 1994; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Barry Sullivan serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Barry Sullivan 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, Barry Sullivan was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly re...
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