The City Council meeting got underway today with aldermen paying tribute to two African-Americans from the South who made their names in Chicago and became role models.Pincham apparently was a resident in the sixth ward and Finney of course owned Leon's Ribs on 83rd & Cottage Grove.
First came a resolution honoring the late Leon Finney Sr. of the popular Leon's Ribs restaurant. In attendance is Finney's son, Rev. Leon Finney Jr., is a key Daley supporter and Plan Commission member.
"Your father is part of Chicago's history," Daley said. "To me he represented that 'I will' spirit of the immigrant coming to Chicago."
"He was the first black man I ever saw with a Rolls Royce," Ald. Freddrenna Lyle (6th) said of Finney Sr.
Then came a resolution in honor of another recently departed Southerner who came to Chicago as a young man and did well - Judge Eugene Pincham.
Ald. Thomas Allen (38th) said Pincham was among the best lawyers he ever worked with. Other aldermen hailed Pincham as a mentor.
Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) said Pincham was among the first people to write a letter or recommendation for him when he applied to law school.
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
City Council honors Pincham, Finney Sr.
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