Legislation Details

Record #: R2016-666   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Majorie Norton
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-666.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Marjorie Norton has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 53; and

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

WHEREAS, A resident of Chicago, Marjorie Norton was a widely admired member of the local community; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Norton was the much-adored daughter of Carol and the late Bert Norton and the sister of Merry and Scott; and

WHEREAS, Born on the Near North Side of Chicago, Marjorie Norton attended Latin School of Chicago, UCLA and Columbia College where she received her bachelor's degree in marketing with honors; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Norton enjoyed a successful career in the public relations industry and worked for several Chicago firms; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her many professional achievements, Marjorie Norton was an avid Chicago sports fan and never missed a Bulls, White Sox or Blackhawks game; and

WHEREAS, Part-owner of the White Sox, Marjorie Norton and her mother could often be found in their front row seats at all the Sox games or second-row courtside at the Bulls games; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Marjorie Norton was committed to volunteer work and spent time reading to children at local day care centers and hospitals; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Marjorie Norton serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Marjorie Norton to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Norton 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, Marjorie Norton 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 fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Marjorie Norton for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and

Alderman - 14th Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marjorie Norton.