Record #: R2016-898   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 11/9/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 11/9/2016
Title: Congratulations extended to Eleanore Wideikis on her centennial birthday
Sponsors: Zalewski, Michael R.
Attachments: 1. R2016-898.pdf

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ELEANORE WIDEIKIS ON HER 100"1 BIRTHDAY

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Eleanore Wideikis (nee Matuliokas) celebrates her Centennial Birthday on November 23, 2016; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of this special occasion by the Honorable Michael Zalewski, Alderman of the 23rd Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Eleanore "Nora" Wideikis is an enthusiastic, active and much-loved member of her community; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore was born in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of the late Agatha (nee Steckauskas) and Casmir Matuliokas who emigrated from Lithuania in 1912. Nora, as she is lovingly called by all, was the second of six children and attend Franklin Elementary School and Frankfort High School; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore moved to Chicago to find work, helping to support her parents. While she was working as a waitress at the former Healthy Foods Restaurant, she met the love of her life, John Wideikis; and

WHEREAS, The couple married on June 11, 1938 at St. George Church in Bridgeport. Together they had two children, John and George, and were later blessed with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two more great-grandchildren are currently on their way; and

WHEREAS, The family lived in Bridgeport until 1957, later moving to Chicago's West Elsdon neighborhood, and attending St. Turibius Parish. They later relocated to the area near Midway Airport where they were dedicated members of St. Rene Parish; and

WHEREAS, Eleanore is known as a dedicated member of her faith, and has supported Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Marquette Park; and

 

WHEREAS, Eleanore remains devoted to her family and is cherished by all who know her; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history to which Nora has witnessed and contributed, the Chicago City Council believes that Nora is deserving of adulation and good wishes as she celebrates entering her 100* year of life; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 9th Day of November, 2016, do hereby congratulate Mrs. Eleanore Wideikis on her 100lh birthday and extend our very best wishes for many more birthdays to come.

MICHAEL ZALEWSKI Alderman, 2.V'1 Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Eleanore Wideikis.