MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It was with great sadness that members of this chamber learned of the death of Harry Heftman, age 103; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Alderman Margaret Laurino of the 39th Ward: and
WHEREAS, Harry, the beloved husband of the late Perle Heftman; devoted father of Ronald (Ronna) Heftman, Lila (Dr. Robert) Ardell and Charles (Mary Pat) Heftman; cherished Papa Harry to David (Joanna), Bari, Jeffery (Michele), Lawrence (Vanessa) and Michael; adoring great-grandfather of Nathan, Dalia, Noah, Benjamin, Gabriel and Levi, leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Born in Sojmy, Hungary in 1909, Harry Heftman moved to the United States in 1921. For over 55 years, Harry was the owner of the renowned Chicago restaurant Harry's Hot Dogs and his warmth, generosity and kindness endeared him to all he met; and
WHEREAS, A true Chicago treasure, Harry touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, his generosity, his heart, and his spirit. Harry will be deeply missed, but his memory 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 thirteenth day of February 2013, do hereby commemorate Harry Heftman and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; 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 Harry Heftman as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.