June 17, 2003 Resolutions:
WHEREAS, the consummate optimist, Mr. Gleason never lost hope or allowed his illness to diminish his affable demeanor and zest for life; and
WHEREAS, with the passing of Patrick Gleason, we have lost a skilled, compassionate and forward thinking attorney who played a vital role in bringing innovation and efficiency to the office of the Cook County Public Defender.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Patrick M. Gleason so that his rich legacy may be so honored and ever cherished.
Approved and adopted this 17th day of June 2003.
Scroll down to the bottom and you will find the full text of that resolution.
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May 30th, 2008 at 8:23 am
It’s so cool that they passed this resolution – recognizing your Dad and his service. I don’t remember ever meeting your father, but I wish I had.
Thanks for posting.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Very cool in deed.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Pat was, hands-down, one of the coolest, and most caring people I’ve ever met. Right up there with Judy. I remember him picking up at Midway, and driving me over to O’Hare, so I could catch the bus back to school. He gave me his business card, with his office #, his fax #, his car phone # (which I thought was amazingly cool!), his home #… He told me that if I ever needed anything, to be damn sure and call me. And then he told me stories from his career as a public defender. He loved his job, and he genuinely loved people. All people.
May 31st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I liked it when he made fun of marty. Also, when he made fun of tony.
June 5th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Thank you for sharing this. It makes me really sad and really happy.