Record #: R2015-31   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/21/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/21/2015
Title: Tribute to late William Henry Callaghan
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-31.pdf
RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, William" Henry Callaghan has been called to eternal life "by the wisdom of \Gbd at'the age of 93; and

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

WHEREAS, WilliamJHenry Callaghan was the loving husband for 65 years of Maxine, nee Rosano; and

WHEREAS, William ^Henry Callaghan was the ^muchr.adored father,of Diana, William, Mary Ann, Elaine "and Patricia ,and the grandfather of thirteen and "the great-grandfather of five to whom he irhparted rhany^ of the fine and noble qualities that he possesseddn abundance; and

WHEREAS, William Henry Callaghan was the dear and devoted brother of Ann, Francisrand Robert; and

WHEREAS, A man of strorig faith/William Henry. Callaghan was a retired second-generation co-owner of the Henry Brothers Company which built many Catholic schools^ and churches throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, During'World War IlV William;iHen^ Callaghan served as a Flight; Engineer-in the United States Army Air'Corps; ariei

WHEREAS, William 'Henry Callaghan' bravelyilew^l-3 dangerous missions oyer the Himalaya Mountain Range, transporting high-octane-gasoline from India to China; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and- dedication" of. William Henry Callaghan serve as an example to all;- and

WHEREAS, His love/" of life and ability to live it. to the fullest endeared William-' Heniy ^Calla'ghan to his" family members, friends and- all who knew him, and^enabledfhjim to enrich their liyesTih ways' they'will never forget; and

WHEREAS, William'Henry' Callaghan was an -individual bf great integrity and accomplishment-who will be, dearly misse'dtarid fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

WHEREAS,, To his beloved family, William Henry Callaghan imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That, we, the Mayor and trie members of the Ghicago City Council, assembled this twenty-first, day3f J...

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