Record #: R2022-670   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/22/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/22/2022
Title: Tribute to late Arthur E. Bairstow
Sponsors: Nugent, Samantha
Attachments: 1. R2022-670.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR E. BAIRSTOW

 

WHEREAS, Arthur "Art" E. Bairstow, beloved husband and devoted father passed away on May 31st, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of Arthur's passing by the Honorable Samantha Nugent, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Bairstow was born in 1938 to the late Arthur F. and Florence "Peggy" (nee Elliot) Bairstow; a fourth generation native of the Albany Park community and longtime resident of Wilmette, Illinois; he is survived by his wife, Adrienne "Sis" (nee Welch) and daughter Adrienne M. Bairstow; and;

 

WHEREAS,, After the passing of his father in 1990, Art, alongside his brother, James J., continued the local family business ofthe A.F. Bairstow Company; which continues to be a strong pillar within the community and Chicago metropolitan area; and;

 

WHEREAS, Arthur will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him, especially his siblings Patricia "Pat" Lencioni, Kathleen Brown, and Jim Bairstow, along with many nieces and nephews; and; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and member ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-second day of June, 2022, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Bairstow; and

SAMANTHA NUGENT Alderman, 39th Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Arthur Bairstow as a sign of our honor and respect.