RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell was a retired member of the Chicago Fire Department and the loving husband of the late Jane, nee O'Rourke; and
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell was the cherished son of the late Katherine "Kate" and James P. "Nipper"; and
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell was the dear brother of the late Marie and James; and
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell ably served for 30 years as a Chicago Fire Department Alarm Office Operator; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and illustrious career, John J. O'Connell upheld the finest and most noble traditions of the Chicago Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, John J. O'Connell was a former member of the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of John J. O'Connell serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared John J. O'Connell 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, John J. O'Connell 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, John J. O'Connell 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 twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do