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Record #: R2017-1007   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 11/8/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 11/8/2017
Title: Tribute to late Gloria Fallon
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2017-1007.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Gloria Fallon has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Fallon was the loving and devoted wife of Jim; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Fallon was the mother of Gloria and Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Fallon raised her family in Brooklyn before her son moved his parents to New York City to watch his meteoric rise in the entertainment industry; and

WHEREAS, A woman of boundless energy, Gloria Fallon was considered her son's "biggest fan"; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Fallon imparted to her children and grandchildren many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Gloria Fallon serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Gloria Fallon to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Gloria Fallon 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 eighth day of November, 2017, do hereby commemorate Gloria Fallon for 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 presented to the family of Gloria Fallon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alderman - 14th Ward