Record #: R2014-909   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/10/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/10/2014
Title: Tribute to late Cindy Gatziolis
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2014-909.pdf
RESOLUTION
 
 
WHEREAS, Cindy Gatziolis has gone to her eternal reward at the age of 56; and
 
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
 
WHEREAS, A resident of Lincoln Park, Cindy Gatziolis was a widely admired broadcast industry and public relations professional; and
 
WHEREAS, Raised on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Cindy Gatziolis graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Michigan; and
 
WHEREAS, Cindy Gatziolis joined WLS-AM Radio where she worked on shows hosted by legendary radio personalities such as Larry Lujack and Fred Winston; and
 
WHEREAS, A consummate professional, Cindy Gatziolis went on to work in promotions and marketing at WGN-AM, WLUP-FM, WLUP-AM and WMAQ-AM before becoming Midwest Marketing Manager for General Cinemas; and
 
WHEREAS, In 2001 Cindy Gatziolis began a 12-year tenure as the Public Relations Director for the City of Chicago's Office of Special Events where she publicized many city events, including the Air & Water Show, the Chicago Blues Festival and Taste of Chicago; and
 
WHEREAS, Cindy Gatziolis played a major role in the 2005 parade celebrating the White Sox World Series win; and
 
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Cindy Gatziolis serve as an example to all; and
 
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Cindy Gatziolis 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, Cindy Gatziolis 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 sister, Frances and her brother, James, Cindy Gatziolis 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 tenth day of December, 2014, do hereby commemorate Cindy Gatziolis for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cindy Gatziolis.