Record #: R2016-43   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/13/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/13/2016
Title: Tribute to late Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-43.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, A widely admired educator and author, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph was the loving wife of Dr. Lloyd; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph was the much-adored mother of Jenny, Amelia and Matthew to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, Born in Germany in 1930, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph fled Nazi Germany with her family and settled in Philadelphia; and

 

WHEREAS, The daughter of a college professor, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, earned a master of arts degree from Harvard University and a doctorate from Radcliffe College; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph taught political science at Harvard University until 1963 when she and her husband joined the University of Chicago where they enjoyed long and prominent careers; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph was an author and a widely respected expert in the politics and culture of India; and

 

WHEREAS, The government of India bestowed the nation's third highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, on Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph and her husband in recognition for their service to literature and education; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

 

WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph 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 January, 2016, do hereby commemorate Dr. Susanne Hoeber Rudolph for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr.ygjusanne Hoeber Rudolph.

Alderman - 14th Ward