Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Chicago - August 7, 1985
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Source: Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Chicago
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JOURNAL-CITY COUNCIL--CHICAGO
8/7/85
WHEREAS, His untimely death happened while Mr. Sidwell was acting as a leader while battling a blaze that engulfed three buildings on the northwest side ofthe City; and WHEREAS, His actions as a leader reflected the courageous manner in which Mr.
Sidwell approached his duties; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sidwell also knew the importance of teamwork and was able to use both his leadership qualities and teamwork qualities equally well; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sidwell always found time and energy to nurture and grow with his family both as a fine father figure and a good husband; now, therefore.
Be It Resolved, That the Mayor and the City Council assembled here on this 7th day of August, 1985 do hereby recognize the outstanding efforts of Mr. Raymond Sidwell and commend him for the service he extended to the Chicago Fire Department; and Be It Further Resolved, That proper recognition will be expressed by this body toward the immediate family of Mr. Sidwell; his wife Patricia, his two daughters, Dawn Marie and Sherry Ann and his son Raymond John; and Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Mr. Raymond Sidwell.
Alderman Sheahan moved to Suspend the Rules Temporarily to permit immediate consideration ofand action upon the foregoing proposed resolution. The motion Prevailed.
On motion of Alderman Sheahan, seconded by Alderman Hagopian, the foregoing proposed resolution was Adopted, unanimously, by a rising vote.
Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, extended his personal condolences to the family members of Raymond Sidwell: his wife Patricia, his two daughters. Dawn Marie and Sherry Ann and his son, Raymond John.
TRIBUTE TO OFFICER WAYNE G. KING.
Honorable Harold Washington, Mayor, on behalf of himself and all the members ofthe City Council, presented the following proposed resolution:
WHEREAS, Officer Wayne G. King died on Friday, July 12,1985; and WHEREAS, Mr. King was a detective with the Chicago Police Department and was serving the Citys Office of Municipal Investigations as a plainclothes officer, when he met his untimely death; and WHEREAS, Mr. King was recognized by his friends and co-workers as a servant for justice and peace who would stop at nothing to see that law and order was upheld; and
