RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Kirtley Mount has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mount was a widely admired Chicago journalist known for his tenacity, accuracy and fairness; and
WHEREAS, The son of an Army Lieutenant Colonel, Charles Mount earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mount worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune from 1964 to 1998 where he covered Criminal Courts, the State of Illinois Building, the Daley Center and the north and northwest suburbs; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mount relished being out on the street in the action and covered numerous high-profile stories including the execution of convicted triple-murderer Charles Albanese in 1995; and
WHEREAS, After concluding his newspaper career which spanned 33 years, Charles "Chuck" Kirtley Mount purchased a recreational vehicle and drove across the country, skiing and golfing, before buying a home in Isleton, California; and
WHEREAS, Charles Mount served in the 12th Special Forces Group from 1968 to 1976 and retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserves after 28 years; and
WHEREAS, The gung ho attributes that made him successful in his military career also made him an accomplished newsman; and
WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Kirtley Mount was blessed with a big, colorful personality and made many true and lasting friends throughout his lifetime; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Charles Mount Charles "Chuck" Kirtley Mount serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of . life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Charles Mount 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, Char...
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