RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward Schmit has been designated an Affiliate of the Order of St. Augustine by Prior General Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A.; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this honor by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Edward Schmit is the loving and devoted husband of Debbie; and
WHEREAS, Edward Schmit is the much-adored father of Heidi, Edward III, Heather, John and Nicholas to whom he continues to impart many of the fine and noble qualities that he possesses in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A 1963 graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School, Edward Schmit has been a loyal friend and supporter of that proud Chicago educational institution for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, One of the early members of the St. Rita of Cascia High School Board of Advisors, Edward Schmit played a key role moving the campus to its current location; and
WHEREAS, A charter member of the St. Rita of Cascia High School Board of Directors, Edward Schmit is a successful Chicago businessman whose devotion to many worthy causes has impacted the lives of countless people; and
WHEREAS, In his life and work, Edward Schmit embodies the Augustinian values of truth, unity and love; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and generosity of Edward Schmit serve as an outstanding example to the staff, students and alumni of St. Rita of Cascia High School; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Edward Schmit 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 February, 2013, do hereby commend Edward Schmit for his tireless dedication to the mission of St. Rita of Cascia High School, congratulate him on being designated an Affiliate of the Order of St. Augustine and do hereby declare that April, 1, 2013, shall be recognized as Edward Schmit Day throughout the City of Chicago; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Edward Schmit.