Oak Park Village Trustees unanimously approved a resolution honoring the community service and the life of former trustee Gus Kostopulos, who died earlier this month at age 81.
The resolution, brought forth at Monday's village board meeting, addressed his work as a trustee, as a member of the Oak Park Housing Authority and Oak Park Residence Corporation. It also noted his efforts as an architect, preservationist and fisherman. Kostopulos’ family was in attendance as President Pro Tempe Ray Johnson read the measure aloud.
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Johnson, who served on the board with Kostopulos, said he was a valuable member of the community who led by example. Trustee Colette Lueck noted that the presence of so many trustees who had served previously spoke to the contributions he made.
Elaine Kostopulos, one of his six children, said the family appreciated the recognition from the village. “He believed in devotion of time and talents to each person and to the community,” she said. “If he were here he would encourage everyone to continue to serve and encourage other residents to step up and serve.”
