RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of eighty-four; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Aldermen Edward M. Burke and Brendan Reilly; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman was the loving wife of the late Daniel J. Edelman, the founder of the world's largest public relations firm; and
WHEREAS, Born Ruth Rozumoff, Ruth Edelman was raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin before moving to Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman encouraged her husband to start the Chicago-based public relations company while they were still dating and helped to establish its first office in the Merchandise Mart; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman was her husband's trusted advisor and the revered matriarch of the firm; and
WHEREAS, An influential, behind-the-scenes force, Ruth Edelman was intimately involved in company decisions, both big and small, and edited Edelman's weekly newsletter; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Ruth Edelman was a supreme networker who introduced her husband to countless corporate powerhouses and potential clients; and
WHEREAS, Over the decades, Ruth Edelman entertained notables from Orville Redenbacher to Colonel Sanders at the couple's Astor Street home on the Gold Coast; and
WHEREAS, Following the passing of her husband, Ruth Edelman was named Deputy Chairwoman of the firm; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman was greatly involved in philanthropic causes and supported mental health organizations and the arts; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Ruth Edelman serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Edelman will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her two sons, Richard and John, her daughter, Renee, her three adoring granddaughters, and her sister, Rosalie Aronin, Ruth Edelman imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this thirteenth day of November, 2013, do hereby commemorate Ruth Edelman for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
Alderman - 42nd Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ruth Edelman.