Record #: R2018-1058   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/20/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/20/2018
Title: Tribute to late Barbara Harris
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-1058.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Harris has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Raised in Evanston, Barbara Harris was a comedy legend, consummate entertainer and an original member of the Second City cast who found stardom in Hollywood; and

 

WHEREAS, In 1961 Barbara Harris moved to New York City and began performing on Broadway where she won a Tony Award before making her mark in movies; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Harris was the subject of a 1966 Life Magazine article written by Mike Nichols which told how she wandered into a neighborhood theater on the block where she lived as a teenager, giving rise to her acting career; and

 

WHEREAS, Much of Barbara Harris' life as an actress was an outgrowth of her work as a Chicago-style improviser; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Harris was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1971 film "Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me" starring Dustin Hoffman; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara Harris' movie career included roles in films such as Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot," Robert Altman's "Nashville," and the original "Freaky Friday" which starred Jodie Foster; and

 

WHEREAS, The talent, dedication and accomplishment of Barbara Harris serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Barbara Harris 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, Barbara Harris will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Barbara Harris 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 twentieth day of September, 2018, do hereby commemorate Barbara Harris 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 Barbafll Harris.

 

 

 

 

Alderman - 14th Ward