RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Bob Smith has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Lincoln Park, Bob Smith was a widely admired member of Chicago's journalism community; and
WHEREAS, Born William Robert Smith in Island, Kentucky, Bob Smith moved to west suburban Maywood as a child; and
WHEREAS, Bon Smith graduated from Proviso Township High School and served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Bob Smith earned a bachelor's degree in English from Elmhurst College and was hired by the Chicago Daily News in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Bob Smith went on to enjoy a long and rewarding career in broadcasting and joined WMAQ-Television in 1966; and
WHEREAS, At WMAQ-Television Bob Smith covered sports, served as editorial director and hosted the popular magazine show "Sorting It Out" with future actress Shelley Long; and
WHEREAS, Bob Smith was later hired by WBBM-Television where he became Executive Vice President of Programming and oversaw the station's coverage of the Chicago marathon; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Bob Smith serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Bob Smith 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, Bob Smith 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 son, Scott, and his daughter, Julie, Bob Smith 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 fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Bob Smith for his grace-filled life and do hereby e...
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