MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Robert Smerch, on November 18, 2014, at the age of seventy-three; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, born on July 11, 1941, Robert was the loving husband of Rita, nee Quinn; beloved father of Alex and Hanya; dear brother of Bruce (Cathy) and Audrey; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Robert leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, and love; and
WHEREAS, Robert, who was the proud owner of Sterch's Bar on Lincoln Avenue, touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, his generosity, his heart and his spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence, and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this tenth day of December 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Robert Smerch and express to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
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Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert Smerch as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
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