Record #: R2015-729   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/24/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/24/2015
Title: Tribute to late Honorable Esther Golar
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-729.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Esther Golar has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 71; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Esther Golar was a Chicago Democrat who ably served as an Illinois State Representative from the 6th District for nearly a decade; and

 

WHEREAS, An Englewood community organizer, the Honorable Esther Golar worked as a civilian employee with the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy program prior to serving in the legislature; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Esther Golar was appointed in 1995 to fill a vacancy; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Esther Golar served as a member of nine legislative committees where she never lost sight of struggling families and was a champion for schools, public safety and health care; and

 

WHEREAS, The Honorable Esther Golar once made her position known on an issue by singing on the House floor; and

 

WHEREAS, Governor Bruce Rauner hailed the Honorable Esther Golar "as a pillar of strength" in her community; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the Honorable Esther Golar will be remembered by her constituents as "a believer in the strength of neighborhoods"; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Esther Golar serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Esther Golar 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, The Honorable Esther Golar 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, the Honorable Esther Golar 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 twenty-fourth day of September 2015, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Esther Golar 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 the Honorable Esther Golar.