SALUTE TO WAYNE R. & KATHLEEN M. ENDEMANN
ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Wayne and Kathleen Endcmann, outstanding citizens and members of this city's Garfield Ridge neighborhood for many years, celebrated their 50lh Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Wayne and Kathleen's relationship began on a blind date, which they were not each other's date. After the blind date, they became good friends. After four years of dating, Wayne proposed and Kathleen and she accepted. 'On* June 12, 1971, Wayne and Kathleen were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Daniel the Prophet Church surrounded by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Wayne and Kathleen were blessed with three beautiful children: Ryan Wayne, Keith Wayne and Jacqulyn Kathleen. All of the Endcmann children attended St. Daniel the Prophet Elementary School. The boys attended St Laurence High School and Jacqulyn attended Immaculate Heart of Mary. All of their children attended college; and
WHEREAS, The Eridemann-Family has grown to include four grandchildren: Mia Crystal and Rocco Ryan from their son Ryan and daughter-in-law Ginger; Wren Helene and Dylan Thomas from their son Keith and daughter-in-law Jennifer. Wayne and Kathleen are very proud grandparents; and
WHEREAS, Wayne retired after forty-two years as a truck driver from USF Holland. Kathleen retired after tw.enty-two years of service with Southwest Airlines in the Reservations Department. Kathleen is still working as a Real Estate Agent; and
WHEREAS, Wayne and Kathleen have dedicated their lives to supporting their children in education, sports and other interests. They gave their children a Catholic Education, love, guidance and a strong foundation; and
WHEREAS, Together, Wayne and Kathleen enjoy dancing, boating, traveling, going to dinner,
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and good times with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Wayne and Kathleen have learned the true successes of life: LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN AND LOVE MUCH; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13'- Ward, has apprised this august body of the significant milestone achieved by this noteworthy couple: now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this twenty-third Day of June, 2021, do hereby salute Wayne and Kathleen Endemann on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary and extend our very best wishes for health, happiness and success in all their future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Wayne and Kathleen Endemann.