RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler was a widely admired member of the legal community and the loving husband for 56 years of Carol; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler was the much-adored father of Dr. Michelle, Susie, Dr. Mandy, Debra and the late Caryn, and the grandfather of eight to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A prominent labor lawyer, Marvin Gittler represented organized labor for half a century while he raised his family in the Hyde Park neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, A native of New York City, Marvin Gittler graduated from Syracuse University and the University of Chicago Law School; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler began his career at the National Labor Relations Board and went on to represent unions, including locals on the Teamsters Union; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler's clients comprised of workers in the building trades such as carpenters, roofers, bricklayers and electricians; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler negotiated the first collective bargaining agreements for sergeants, lieutenants and captains in the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and illustrious career, Marvin Gittler was known for both his civility and his humor; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Gittler loved spending time at his summer home in Union Pier, Michigan where he built swings and dollhouses for his grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Marvin Gittler serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Marvin Gittler 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, Marvin Gittler was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who wil...
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