Record #: R2018-223   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Tribute to late Honorable Edward and Ernestine Nedza
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-223.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Former Illinois State Senator Edward Nedza and his wife, Ernestine "Tina," passed away peacefully two weeks apart in their LaGrange home; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Edward Nedza passed away at the age of 90 and Ernestine Nedza died at the age of 83; and

 

WHEREAS, The loving couple were the much-adored parents of Kathy and Jim, the grandparents of two and the great-grandparents of one to whom they imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that they possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A member of our "Greatest Generation," the Honorable Edward Nedza served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Edward Nedza was a political protege of Chicago City Council Finance Committee Chairman Thomas E. Keane and entered politics as a Precinct Captain; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Edward Nedza became a longtime Democratic Committeeman of the 31st Ward and worked in various positions in municipal government under Mayors Richard J. Daley, Michael Bilandic and Richard M. Daley; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Edward Nedza served as State Senator in his Northwest Side district from 1978 to 1986; and

 

WHEREAS, Throughout her husband's life in public service, Ernestine Nedza was a constant source of support for him; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Edward and Ernestine Nedza serve as an example to all; and

 

 

WHEREAS, To their beloved family, the Honorable Edward and Ernestine Nedza impart 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 twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Edward and Ernestine Nedza for their grace-filled lives and do hereby express our condolences to their family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable Edward and Ernestine Nedza.

 

 

 

 

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