MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Grace Ann Brunner, most beloved citizen to her eternal reward, January 3, 2014; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Grace was born on November 15, 1937 in Smithville, Texas to Harrison and Pearl Davis; and
WHEREAS, Grace was preceded in death by her parents and a stepmother, whom she loved dearly, Gibreth Davis and by her son Ronald; and
WHEREAS, Grace was early educated in Lubbock, Texas and later attended Malcolm X College in Chicago, Illinois where she received her Associates Degree; and
WHEREAS, Grace met and married the love of her life John Brunner and moved to Chicago. Five children were born to their union, two daughters and three sons Brenda, Velda, John Jr. (Deborah), Ronald (deceased) and Craig; and
WHEREAS, Grace loved to shop and go to the casino but above all she loved her children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, after over 40 years working for the VA Hospital in Maywood, Illinois Grace retired; and
WHEREAS, Among her survivors are Grace's daughters, Brenda and Velda; sons, John Jr. (Deborah) and Craig; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Jones in Dallas, Texas and Shirley Pearl Eborn (James) in Riverside, California and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, A cherished friend and supportive family member to all, Grace will be deeply missed but the remembrance of her character, dedication and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty fifth day of June, 2014 A.D., do hereby commemorate Grace Ann Brunner for her many lifetime contributions and do hereby extend to her family and many friends our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Grace Ann Brunner. /
E.JWV1A MITTS Alderman, 37,h Ward
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