RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was an influential Chicago investment banker and the loving husband of Susan; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was the much-adored father of Ellen, Jill and Rebeca and the grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Milwaukee, Richard "Dick" Kiphart graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a master's degree in business administration from Harvard University; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was an executive at William Blair 85 Company for 50 years where he earned a reputation for dedication to excellence and passion for investing; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was a major figure in Chicago's startup investment scene; and
WHEREAS, Richard "Dick" Kiphart was a widely admired civic leader who led the Lyric Opera, Columbia College, Erikson Institute, Merit School of Music and Poetry Institute; and
WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Richard "Dick" Kiphart also built schools and wells in Ghana and funded health initiatives in Nigeria; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Richard "Dick" Kiphart serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Richard "Dick" Kiphart 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, Richard "Dick" Kiphart 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, Richard "Dick" Kiphart imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the me...
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