RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Western Springs, Lionel Gindorf was a widely admired labor leader and the loving husband for 68 years of the late Anne; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf was the much-adored father of Merry and Jeffrey and the grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A member of our "Greatest Generation," Lionel Gindorf was raised near Midway Airport during the Great Depression; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf fought for his country during World War II on the Island of Guam in the South Pacific Theatre of Operations where he serviced B-16 bombers; and
WHEREAS, Following the war, Lionel Gindorf returned to Chicago and began his career as a building engineer downtown; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf rose through the ranks of Local 399 of the International Union of Operating Engineers and earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf was the former President and Business Manager of Local 399 and a past International Secretary-Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Gindorf retired in 1994 after 48 years with the union; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Lionel Gindorf serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Lionel Gindorf 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, Lionel Gindorf 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, Lionel Gindorf imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and ...
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