OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
April 15,2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution honoring the life and memory of our former colleague, Bernard Stone.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
Mayor
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MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL „„ APRIL 15.2015
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, The Members of this Chamber were deeply saddened to learn of the death on December 22, 2014, at age 87, of our former colleague, Alderman Bernard Stone of the 50,h Ward. Alderman Stone served the people of the 50,h Ward with dedication and distinction for thirty-eight years, a tenure remarkable for its longevity; and: -
WHEREAS, Alderman Stone was born on November 24, 1927 in Chicago's 50,h Ward, where he was a lifelong resident. Bernard met his wife, Lois, at North Avenue Beach while he was on a one-day pass from the United States Army. The happy couple was married for forty-six years until Lois' passing ,in 1995; and
WHEREAS, A product of the Chicago Public Schools, Alderman Stone graduated from Wright Junior College (now Wilbur Wright Community College) and John Marshall Law School. A practicing attorney for more than SO years, Alderman Stpne specialized in real estate law. He also worked as a Cook County Sheriff. Alderman Stone was first elected to the Chicago City Council in 19,73 fo fill a vacant aldermanic seat, and he then went on to serve nine full terms in office, He left office in 2011; and
:. WHEREAS; Alderman Stone was an active and influential member of many City£Council Committees. He served as Chairman of the City Council Committee on Buildings, and as a member of the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, Committee on Finance, Committee on Historic Landmark Preservation, Committee on Housing and Real Estate, Committee on Traffic ...
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