Record #: R2016-701   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Catherine Semenek
Sponsors: Reboyras, Ariel
Attachments: 1. R2016-701.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Heaven gained the most beautiful angel, Catherine Semenek, nee Wolff, who ascended into eternal life on September 6, 2016; and,

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras; and,

 

WHEREAS, Catherine was born in Chicago on March 11, 1918 to William and Lea Wolff. She was the dedicated, beloved, former wife of the late Steven R. Semenek, and loving mother of Joan (Ed) Ligenza, Steve (Debbie) Semenek, Kathleen Semenek, Judi (James) Conte, Michael Semenek and Donna (Joe) Garbacz. She was the cherished Grandmother of Edward (Hope) Ligenza, Rich (Maryanne) Ligenza, Brett (Stephanie) Ligenza, James J. (Christina) Conte, Joseph Conte and Megan Lewis, Katie (Dan) Stolp, and dearest Great Grandma to Nicole (Michael), Abe, Brooke, Jake, Olivia, Aubrey and unborn Addisyn. Proud Great Grandma to Greyson and another one on the way; and,

 

WHEREAS, Catherine Semenek leaves a lasting legacy to all those she touched; and now therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of September 2016 A.D., do hereby commemorate Catherine Semenek on 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 prepared and presented to the family members of Catherine Semenek.

Ariel E. Reboyras Alderman, 30th Ward