RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Thomas F. Atchison has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of sixty-eight; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A widely-admired member of the Illinois law enforcement community, Thomas F. Atchison was the loving and devoted husband of Faith; and
WHEREAS, Thomas F. Atchison was the much-adored father of Linda, Patty and Thomas and the grandfather of four to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, Thomas F. Atchison served in the 101st Airborne Division; and
WHEREAS, After several years as an emergency medical technician and paramedic, Thomas F. Atchison joined the Kane County sheriffs office as a deputy; and
WHEREAS, During his distinguished career in law enforcement, Thomas F. Atchison was Police Chief for Sugar Grove, and later Police Chief for Hampshire; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Thomas F. Atchison serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Thomas F. Atchison 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, To his beloved family, Thomas F. Atchison imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this sixteenth day of October, 2013, do hereby commemorate Thomas F. Atchison for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Thomas F. Atchison.