City Council October 31, 2018
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Fred J. Kappel, Sr. has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to his eternal reward at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson; and
WHEREAS, Fred J. Kappel Sr.; Beloved husband of 46 years to Doris (nee Taylor) Kappel. Devoted father of Fred Jr. C.P.D. (Stephanie) Kappel, Rebecca (Scott) Petrulis. Loving Grampa of Freddy III, Matthew, Andrew, and Danny Kappel. Cherished son of the late Fred and the late Sarah Kappel. Dear brother of Gary (Sandra) Kappel, Betty (Tom) Garner, Sue (Dennis) Bonakowski and the late Michael Kappel. Brother in law of Linda (John) Gorman, Sandra Sielaff, Ed (Debra) Taylor. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend to all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Fred J. Kappel, Sr. was a Gold Star Member of the FLAGS Club. Lifelong Canaryville resident; Member Union Local 143 - International Union of Operating Engineers; Retired 20 year employee of the Chicago Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, the kindness, empathy, humor, and hospitality of Fred J. Kappel Sr. enhanced the lives of all fortunate enough to know him; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Fred J. Kappel, Sr. imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service, and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this thirty-first day of October 2018, hereby express our sorrow on the death of Fred J. Kappel, Sr. and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy be presented to the family of Fred J. Kappel, Sr.
City Council
' <,,- ,-. . October 31, 2018
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WHEREAS; Mary Griffin, The 8th Grade Teacher at Saint Gabriel School, has retired on August 2, 2018, after 46 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS; St. Gabriel Community is honoring Mary Griffin on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the 4:30 p.m. mass with a reception following in the school hall; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this milestone by Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mary Griffin began her career of 46 years in 1972 thanks to Mrs. Berger who lived in St. Gabriel Parish; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Berger called Mary Griffin to come to meet the principal and pastor; after a few questions, gave her the contract; and
WHEREAS; Mary Griffin's father had arranged a job for her at a Public School making much more money, but Mary Griffin said she felt a calling to be in the Catholic School and to share her faith; and
WHEREAS, Mary Griffin's father gave her his blessing and to this day Mary Griffin is thankful to God for guiding her through the good and the bad times to keep her at St. Gabriel School for all of 46 years of her teaching career; and
WHEREAS, Mary Griffin has also given her time to coach volleyball, academic bowl teams, and to support students in various sports, events and worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, Over these many years, Mary Griffin has been an integral part of St. Gabriel School and contributed to the community in ways that cannot be overstated; and
WHEREAS, Known for her generosity and kindness, Mary Griffin has positively influenced and enriched the lives of students to whom she has steadfastly imparted the values of faith, hard work, and integrity; and -
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of Mary Griffin serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this thirty-first day of October 2018, do hereby congratulate Mary Griffin on the occasion of her retirement and do hereby express, our gratitude for her professional contributions to St. Gabriel Elementary School and her community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mary Griffin.
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward