Eugene Sawyer
44th Mayor of Chicago
Party:
Democrat
Elected:
December 2, 1987 elected by the City Council to serve as Acting Mayor
Inauguration:
December 2, 1987: Acceptance Speech
Term of office:
1987-1989
Birth:
September 3, 1934
Greensboro, AL
Personal:
1956 – Graduated from Alabama State University with a degree in chemistry
1957 – After moving to Chicago, started working for city Sewer Department
1971 – Elected 6th Ward alderman
After leaving office, operated company focusing first on energy, later on wholesale tobacco
Survived by wife Veronica and 3 children
Death:
January 19, 2008
Chicago, IL
Gravesite:
Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago
Sources:
Chicago Tribune, Jan. 21, 2008, pg. 1+.
Chicago Tribune, Jan. 22, 2008, sec. 2, pg. 3.