RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman was a widely admired member of the law enforcement and legal communities and the loving husband of Ruth G.; and
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman was the much-adored father of James, Mary Kate and Daniel to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman was the dear brother of Robert and the late Lawrence; and
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman was an attorney and a former member of both the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, James E. Gorman was a Senior Director of the Hundred Club of Chicago and actively involved in military groups, including the Canaryville Veterans and the Windy City Veterans; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of James E. Gorman serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared James E. Gorman 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, James E. Gorman 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, James E. Gorman 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 ninth day of December, 2015 do hereby commemorate James E. Gorman 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 James E. Gorman.
Alderman - 14th Ward