RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marilou von Ferstel has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marilou von Ferstel was a former member of the Chicago City Council and the loving wife for 25 years of Baron Henry von Ferstel; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cook County Hospital in 1937, the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel was adopted by James and Luise McCarthy; and
WHEREAS, Raised in the Edgewater Beach Hotel on the North Side, the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel graduated from Barat College and earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Widely recognized for her intelligence and boundless energy, the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel blazed a trail for women in journalism, politics and business; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marilou von Ferstel began her career with the Chicago Tribune where she worked as a society columnist; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marilou von Ferstel served from 1971 to 1975 as the Alderman of the 48th Ward and was one of the first two women elected to the Chicago City Council; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marilou von Ferstel served one term in office and was later appointed by Mayor Richard J. Daley to the Zoning Board of Appeals and held leadership positions on the Democratic National Committee; and
WHEREAS, During her long and highly successful career, the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel also ran two public relations companies and served as a Director of Walgreens and as a Life Trustee of Rush University Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, In 1992 the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel was named by Mayor Richard M. Daley to a commission charged with examining the mayor's plan to allow a $2 billion casino and hotel complex in downtown Chicago; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Marilou von Ferstel serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, The Ho...
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