Record #: R2017-759   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/6/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/6/2017
Title: Tribute to late James Alan Lavoy
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2017-759.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, James Alan Lavoy has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age 50; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, James Alan Lavoy was the loving and devoted husband of Kimberly; and

WHEREAS, James Alan Lavoy was the much-adored father of Jessica and Alex to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, James Alan Lavoy served the City for more than three decades as a member of the Chicago Police Department and received more than 65 recommendations, awards and honorable mentions; and

WHEREAS, James Alan Lavoy achieved the rank of Captain and was known for his dedication to duty and family; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of James Alan Lavoy serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared James Alan Lavoy 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, James Alan Lavoy 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 sixth day of September, 2017, do hereby commemorate James Alan Lavoy for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

Alderman - 14th Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Alan Lavoy.