MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mary E. Giorno (nee Matschinegg), born on July 20, 1926, was called by God to her eternal reward on September 4, 2012, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mary E. Giorno was an active and vital member of her community. The loving wife of the late Joseph L; beloved mother of Christopher Giorno, Lisa (Alexander) Garibay, Jo (Robert) Zurawski and Michael (Gloria) Giorno; dear grandmother of five and great-grandmother of six, Mary E. Giorno leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Mary E. Giorno will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this third day of October 2012, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Mary E. Giorno and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mary E. Giorno.
[ARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward