WHEREAS, Michael Isaac Green passed away, at age 57, on October 10, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Scott Waguespack; and
WHEREAS, Michael was the proprietor of the Village Tap, located at 2055 W. Roscoe St., which has been a cornerstone business since 1990 in Roscoe Village; and
WHEREAS, He was a true testament to what it means to run a local business that becomes an anchor to the community; and
WHEREAS, He became an early supporter of Chicago's then-nascent craft beer movement before it became mainstream; and
WHEREAS, He was a consistent leader and a pillar to the community, one who was respected and loved by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Michael was a long time Chamber Board member since 2005, where he served as Board President, Treasurer, and Director; and
WHEREAS, Michael convinced the majority of the Board in 2008, while President, that the chamber should purchase its commercial space, rather than rent, so the chamber would always have a permanent place to call home in Roscoe Village; and
WHEREAS, He was the driving force behind the successful Roscoe Village BurgerFest, which is now in its 12th year; and
WHEREAS, Michael was a member of Bodner's Bikes with Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He rode for his good friend Keith Bodner who courageously battled a rare cancer for several years and passed away two weeks after Michael's death; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted, loving father to his children, Jordan and Ellie Green.
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here on this 18th day of April 2018, do hereby honor the memory of Michael Isaac Green; and
Scott Waguespack Alderman, 32nd Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family members of Michael Isaac Green as our token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.