CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO ERICA AND AUSTIN BIEFNES ON THE
OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE
WHEREAS, On June 8, 2018, Austin Biefnes and Erica Smith exchanged wedding vows becoming husband and wife in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by loving family and friends; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward, has apprised this august body of this auspicious occasion; and
WHEREAS, Erica and Austin's story began in the swimming pool at the University of Indianapolis, where they were both star members of the university's swim team and good friends for five years before they started dating; and
WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built and the observance of Erica and Austin love and unity is indeed a cause for great rejoicing; and
WHEREAS, Their devotion to one another embodies the sanctity of their vows and is a union to be greatly admired; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-seventh day of June 2018, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to Erica and Austin Biefnes upon the occasion of their marriage and join with their many friends and family members in wishing them many, many more years of happiness together; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Erica and Austin Biefnes.