RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, William J. Quinn has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 104; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the North Shore, William J. Quinn was a widely admired leader in the railroad industry and the loving husband for 65 years of the late Floy; and
WHEREAS, William J. Quinn was the much-adored father of William, George, Patrick, Richard, Floy, Maureen, Michaele and Shannon, the grandfather of thirteen and the great-grandfather of sixteen; and
WHEREAS, A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, William J. Quinn graduated from law school and worked early in his career in private practice and as an Assistant United States Attorney; and
WHEREAS, In 1940 William J. Quinn joined the Soo Line and served his country during World War II as a counterespionage agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and
WHEREAS, William J. Quinn later moved to Chicago to work for the Milwaukee Road where in 1958 he became the youngest president in the railroad company's history; and
WHEREAS, Following a long and highly successful career during which he also served as the President of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, William J. Quinn retired in 1978 as Chairman of the Milwaukee Road; and
WHEREAS, In his retirement, William J. Quinn served from 1979 to 1992 as a member of the board of Loyola University in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of William J. Quinn serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared William J. Quinn 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, William J. Quinn 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, Wi...
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