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Record #: R2017-373   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/24/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Tribute to late Florence O'Grady
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2017-373.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR FLORENCE "BARBARA" O'GRADY

 

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Florence "Barbara" O'Grady on April 21, 2017 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 39fh Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, born on August 07, 1931, Florence nee Majka was the beloved wife of Michael J. O'Grady; loving mother of James (Gayle Moody), Mary Kay (David) Rice, Michael (Ka thy), John (Kathy), Kevin (Eileen), and Mary Pat (Walter) Wrona; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Nicholas and Kelly Rice, Connie, Colleen, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Katrina, Katarina and William O'Grady, Maeve and Nora Wrona; fond aunt of many; preceded in death by her parents and three brothers; and

 

WHEREAS, Barbara was a former employee of the Polish National Alliance for numerous years who touched the lives of all who knew her through her love and 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 the City' of Chicago, assembled this twenty fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Florence "Barbara" O'Grady; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Florence "Barbara" O'Grady as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.

 

 

 

 

 

MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39lh Ward

 

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