A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DEACON PAUL BRACHLE

AS THE 2010 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

IN THE CITY OF DARIEN

 

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle and his loving wife of 50 years, Marilyn, have raised eight wonderful children, Mary, Margaret, Susan, Paul III, Nancy, Teresa, John and Sarah; and

WHEREAS, Paul and Marilyn have been caring residents of the City of Darien for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle became the administrator of an established food pantry at Our Lady of Peace Church approximately 18 years ago; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle has been involved with the local chapter of the “Cursillo Movement” since 1974, serving as the spiritual director, a leader, and a presenter; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle has served as the Vice President of the Hinsbrook Homeowners Association; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle has served on the original board of the Darien Swim and Racquet Club; and

WHEREAS, it has been said “He personifies the qualities that set a person apart from the ordinary citizenry and places him in a separate category of the extraordinarily generous and compassionate; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle helped formulate the idea of the St. Thomas Hospice which is currently owned by Hinsdale Hospital; and

WHEREAS Paul Brachle has assisted Boy and Girl Scouts in earning their religious medals; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle was part of a Christian community that assisted in establishing a Vietnamese family into the area; and

WHEREAS, it has been said also that, “he is an extraordinary person who embodies the best qualities of a neighbor, citizen, volunteer, Christian, father, spouse and role model; and

WHEREAS,  Paul Brachle was ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church on September 14, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle worked from 1977 to 1987 on the bi-annual financial drive at Benet Academy; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle has participated in leading religious education classes, pre-marital counseling, and has helped establish small faith groups in the area; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle offers aid to the home-bound and visits residents of three nursing homes; and

WHEREAS, Paul Brachle assists at Mass, baptisms, weddings, wakes, and funerals.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DARIEN, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS that Paul Brachle be and hereby is designated as the 2010 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR for the City of Darien, in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to the City of Darien and its residents.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DARIEN, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, this 16th day of February 2010.

 

AYES:             Alderman Avci, Alderman Galan, Alderman Gattuso, Alderman Marchese, Alderman McIvor, Alderman Poteraske, Alderman Schauer, Mayor Weaver, Clerk Coleman, Treasurer Coren, Administrator Vana, Attorney Murphey

 

 

 

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                                                                              KATHLEEN MOESLE WEAVER, MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

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JOANNE F. COLEMAN, CITY CLERK

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

                                                                       

CITY ATTORNEY