RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi was a widely admired member of the business community and the loving husband for 22 years of Deirdre, nee Dunn; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi was the much-adored father of Kimberley and Stephen, the grandfather of six and the great-grandfather of one to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi enjoyed a highly successful career in industrial and commercial real estate and served as the Chairman of Prime Group Realty Trust; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi raised his children in Wayne, Illinois where they grew up with "horses and were members of the Dunham Woods Riding Club; and
WHEREAS, A highly skilled equestrian, Stephen J. Nardi played polo around the world and served as President of the Illinois Polo Association during the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi and his wife generously donated 300 acres of land to the Byron Forest Preserve which was named as an equine prairie in their honor; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Nardi was proud of his Italian heritage and took numerous trips with family and friends to Italy and the Tuscany region; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected civic leader, Stephen J. Nardi served as a Regent to Loyola University Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Stephen J. Nardi serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Stephen J. Nardi 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, Stephen J. Nardi was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved fami...
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