RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lawrence Howe 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 Evanston, Lawrence Howe was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband for almost 70 years of the late Ellen; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Howe was the much-adored father of Eliza, Ellen, James and Samuel, the grandfather of six and the great-grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Howe grew up in Winnetka and earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1942 and a law degree from the University of Chicago after serving in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Howe enjoyed a long and highly successful career as Executive Director of the Commercial Club of Chicago's Civic Committee where he championed school reform and airport expansion; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Howe was general counsel for Jewel Cos., and senior adviser for the Chicago Community Trust; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, Lawrence Howe served on the boards of Loyola University, Evanston Hospital, North Shore Country Day School, Metropolitan Family Services and Motorola; and
WHEREAS, In 1963 Lawrence Howe became a Winnetka village trustee and then won the election to be Village President the following year; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Lawrence Howe serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Lawrence Howe 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, Lawrence Howe 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, Lawrence Ho...
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