Record #: R2018-99   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/17/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/17/2018
Title: Tribute to late Honorable Anne Willer
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-99.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Anne Wilier has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 93; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Anne Wilier was a former state legislator and the loving wife of the late Leonard; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Anne Wilier was the much-adored mother of Noreen, Chuck, Barbara, Steve and Peggy, the grandmother of nine and the great-grandmother of seven to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A former longtime resident of Hillside, the Honorable Anne Wilier served from 1974 to 1980 as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the western suburbs; and

 

WHEREAS, During her tenure, the Honorable Anne Wilier fought for civil rights for women, championed reforms in the women's prison system, and advocated for issues that protected children; and

 

WHEREAS, In 1976 the Independent Voters of Illinois named the Honorable Anne Wilier Best Legislator of the Year; and

 

WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, the Honorable Anne Wilier was raised in Brookfield, graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest and completed studies at the DePaul Secretarial School; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Anne Wilier moved with her husband to Portland, Oregon in 1986 where she was a member of the Portland League of Women Voters; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Anne Wilier serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Anne Wilier 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, the Honorable Anne Wilier 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 seventeenth day of January, 2018, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Anne Wilier 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 the Honorable Anne Wilier.