MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING RONALD EVERETTE MCKEE, SR.
WHEREAS, Ronald Everette McKee, Sr., beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, coach, and community leader, departed this life on March 4, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been called on to celebrate Ronald's memory by the Honorable Michael D. Rodriguez, Alderman ofthe 22nd Ward; and
WHEREAS, Ronald attended Kennedy High School, where he was the first Black person to serve as captain of a sports team at the school; he won several awards for wrestling, before working for several parks in the City, including Union Park, Austin Park, Altgeld Park, Garfield Park; and LaFollette Park; and
WHEREAS, As a lover of all sports and Black history, Ronald was active in his community playing with the LeClaire Mets in 1970, mentoring and teaching youth skills in sports as well as in life, and leading several teams to State Championships for park districts; and
WHEREAS, Ronald spent much of his time volunteering around LeClaire Courts, including volunteering as a coach for various teams at the LeClaire Courts Fieldhouse; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, Ronald demonstrated his love and dedication for his community by running for alderman ofthe 12th ward - while his campaign was unsuccessful, his love for his community and passion for service never ceased and he continued to volunteer and fight for positive change in his community; and
WHEREAS, Exceedingly generous, Ronald not only gave his time for his community, but he was always quick to donate money, food, and supplies to local charities, including donating and organizing others to donate to local Girl Scout Troops; and
WHEREAS, Ronald is survived by his children, grandchildren, siblings, friends, and the many people he inspired as a coach; and
WHEREAS, Whether they knew him as Ronnie, Rem, or Coach, Ronald touched the lives of many with his unconditional love, advice, and encouragement, and he is sorely missed by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this twentieth day of July, 2022, would like to recognize and celebrate the life of Ronald Everette McKee, Sr.; and
MICHAEL D. RODRIGUEZ Alderman, 22nd Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Ronald Everette McKee, Sr. as a sign of our honor and respect.