MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Joan B. Meyer nee Vukovitz on February 21, 2017 at the age of eighty-six; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 18, 1931, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and the late Anna nee Bogovic, who immigrated to Chicago from a small Croatian enclave outside of Vienna, Austria. She was the devoted mother of the late Constance, Bill (Gina) and John; cherished grandmother of Grant and Grace; loving sister of Martina, Ann and Frank; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her, Joan leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Joan attended St. Gertrude Elementary School where she found solace after losing her mother at an early age. The nuns took Joan under their wings, mentoring her and offering spiritual guidance. In Sullivan High School, Joan was active in dance and choir; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after graduating from high school, Joan met and married the love of her life, William A. "Willie" Meyer. They were blessed with three beautiful children. Joan was an active parent in scouting and in programs for young John, who contracted spinal meningitis and survived but became mentally and physical disabled. With her two eldest children in high school and John enrolled in day programs at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago, Joan sought and gained employment; and
WHEREAS, Joan's career began at Mary Mapes Dodge Public School as a truancy officer, she later accepted a position as Executive Assistant to the Principal. After seven years, she transferred to Minnie Mars Jamieson Elementary School and retired in 2001. Her 35 year of service with CPS was incredibly gratifying to Joan. Because of her commitment and dedication to staff and students, "The Joan Meyer Service Award" was...
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