RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., was a widely admired member of the law enforcement community and the loving husband of the late Billie; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., was the much-adored father of Albert III, Beverly, Laura, Robin and Dawn, the grandfather of ten and the great-grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., was the dear brother of John "Tim" and Peter; and
WHEREAS, A native of Berwyn, Albert Ceren, Jr., graduated from Lyons Township High School and earned an associate's degree from the College of DuPage; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., served his country as a member of the United States Army and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Lewis University and a master's degree in public administration from Roosevelt University; and
WHEREAS, A man of great kindness and integrity, Albert Ceren, Jr., began his career in 1954 with the Brookfield Police Department and joined the Oak Brook Police Department in 1962; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Albert Ceren, Jr., led the Oak Brook Police Department through a period of growth and oversaw its move to a new station; and
WHEREAS, Following a long and illustrious career, Albert Ceren, Jr., retired from public service in 1986; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Albert Ceren, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Albert Ceren, Jr., 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, Albert Ceren, Jr., will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his man...
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