Record #: R2016-375   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/18/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/18/2016
Title: Tribute to late Dr. William McNabola
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-375.pdf
RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, Dr. William McNabola has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Wilmette, Dr. William McNabola was a widely admired member of the medical community and the loving husband of the late Barbara Ann "Bobbie," nee Trainor; and

WHEREAS, Dr. William McNabola was the much-adored father of Mary Margaret "Buffy," Thomas, Mark, John and Edward and the grandfather of 15 to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, A native of Oak Park, Dr. William McNabola was one of the last living members of the 1945 National Champion DePaul University basketball team; and

WHEREAS, Dr. William McNabola married his wife, who was raised in Chicago's South Shore community, in the early 1950s; and

WHEREAS, Dr. William McNabola practiced medicine in Chicago for nearly 60 years; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. William McNabola serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. William McNabola 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, Dr. William McNabola was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Dr. William McNabola 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 eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate Dr. William McNabola 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 Dr. William McNab...

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