SALUTE TO ALICE MALLO ON HER RETIRMENT
WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of the City Council of the City of Chicago that Alice Mallo is retiring after many dedicated years of serving the City of Chicago in a variety of capacities; and
WHEREAS, On May 16, 1969 Alice began her distinguished career with the City of Chicago. In the course of her career she began working for the Department of Human Resources, then later for the Department of Human Services and in 2000 she began working for the Department of General Services and subsequently with the Department of Fleet and Facility Management; and
WHEREAS, Born in the town of Burnley in Lancashire, England, Alice Mallo survived the Battle of Britain and came to Chicago as a young child in 1949; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of this great city of Chicago are fortunate to have had in our midst, Alice Mallo, a dedicated and energetic employee who has served for forty-three years: and
WHEREAS, Alice Mallo now finds herself with a new purpose in life; to enjoy her family even more and to impart to them the values that have carried her so successfully through life and to expose her grandchildren to the fine culture and richness of history that Chicago has to offer; and
WHEREAS, Her dynamic personality, her vision and her positive outlook have formed the many successes in Alice Mallo's distinguished career. She embodies a loving spirit and compassionate heart and she is the epitome of character that our great city of Chicago was founded on; and
WHEREAS, Alice now finds herself ready to take the next step in her life's journey but is also ready to devote more time to her beloved family; sons, Robert (Margaret), and Michael and especially her cherished grandchildren, Jason and Christine; and
WHEREAS, Alice Mallo has helped many throughout her career and will be greatly missed all through the city of Chicago. She has touched many people with her courage and intellect. We wish her well in all future endeavors and the best of luck; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this 31st day of October 2012 A.D., do hereby offer our heartiest congratulations to Alice Mallo as she retires and extend our most sincere gratitude for her 43 years of service to the grateful citizens of the great city of Chicago.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Alice
Mallo.
/AMES A. BALCER Alderman - ll,h Ward