MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JOAN C. STEARNS
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Joan C. Stearns on March 20, 2018 at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, born on January 18, 1933, Joan was the beloved wife of the late Leonard W. Stearns; loving mother of L. Walter (Eugene Dizon) Stearns; dear sister of Eileen and Charles A. (Sally) Meyer; fond aunt of Michael (Jackie) Meyer and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her-. ■ Joan leaves a legacy • of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Joan touched the lives of all who knew her through her love and caring spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of die City of Chicago, assembled this eighteenth day of April, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Joan C. Stearns; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39* Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Joan G. Stearns as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
