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Record #: R2019-474   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/24/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/24/2019
Title: Tribute to late Nance L. Dulaj
Sponsors: Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2019-474.pdf

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Nance L. Dulaj to her eternal reward; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward; and

WHEREAS, L Nance L. Dulaj, Loving mother of George (Carol), late Gloria, Glen Dulaj. Cherished sister of Stan Koper. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Proud daughter of the late John and Anastasia Koper. Nance was born in Chicago in 1930. Her parents originally came from a region in Poland that makes them known as Highlanders. As a 7-year-old, Nance and her mother were visiting Poland when their trip was cut short. An urgent message arrived from dad telling mom, "Very important. Something is brewing. Make arrangements to return right away." Nance would learn they were on the last ship out of Poland before World War II began; and

WHERAS, Nance L. Dulaj obtained several degrees, including two Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts and an Illinois Teaching Certificate. Nance was an accomplished journalist with the Southwest News Herald where she wrote a column for 37 years; she was also an actress in many films and theater plays; and

WHERAS, Nance L. Dulaj leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, compassion and love; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this twenty-fourth day of July, 2019, do hereby express our sorrow on the death Nance L. Dulaj and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Nance L. Dulaj.