RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Giulio Andreotti has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Giulio Andreotti was the loving and devoted husband of Livia Danese; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Giulio Andreotti was the much-adored father of Lamberto, Marilena, Stefano and Serena to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Giulio Andreotti held a wide array of important posts and had an intricate knowledge of the workings of Italian government; and
WHEREAS, A influential member of the Christian Democratic Party, the Honorable Giulio Andreotti played a vital role in post World War II Italian politics; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Giulio Andreotti served seven terms as the Prime Minister of Italy; and
WHEREAS, In 1991 the Honorable Giulio Andreotti was appointed a senator-for-life of the Republic of Italy; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and achievements of the Honorable Giulio Andreotti serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Giulio Andreotti to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Honorable Giulio Andreotti 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 fifth day of June, 2013, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Giulio Andreotti for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable Giulio Andreotti.