Born: 3-Sep-1934
Birthplace: Greensboro, AL
Died: 19-Jan-2008
Location of death: Chicago, IL [1]
Cause of death: Heart Failure

Gender: Male
Religion: Protestant [2]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Mayor of Chicago, 1987-89

Defeated by Richard M. Daley in 1989.

[2] Trustee, Vernon Park Church of God, Chicago, IL.

Father: Eugene Sawyer, Sr.
Mother: Bernice
Wife: Veronica (m. 7-Sep-1996)
Son: Roderick
Son: Shedrick
Daughter: Sheryl McGill

    University: BS Education, Alabama State University (1956)

    CEI International VP
    Mayor of Chicago (appointed, 2-Dec-1987 to 24-Apr-1989)
    Chicago City Council 6th (1971-87)
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

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