A Resolution Honoring the Life of Rosetta Gadlei
adopted BY The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Emma Mitts on October IS. 2013
WHEREAS, The members of this City Council Chamber were deeply saddened to} learn of the passing of Rosetta Gadlen on October 5, 2013, an outstanding citizen of th ยป Austin community in Chicago, by 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts. Recently, Rc >etta Gadlen finished her race as a strong Christian woman of faith and has ascended receive her crown of righteousness in the hallowed halls of heaven.
WHEREAS, Rosetta Gadlen, known to everyone as the family's "Super Soul Sistir' was born into existence on July 3,1949 in Darien, Georgia to Bennie and Louise $loan, one of the children born of this loving union; and
WHEREAS, Rosetta Gadlen received her strong sense of spiritual direction from Christ at an early age. Further, Rosetta had an unwavering faith in God and was a steadfast member of Saint Stephen A.M.E. Church for 44 years.
WHEREAS, Rosetta joined the Usher Board and served as board president, zonk recording secretary, zone financial secretary, zone junior supervisor, state financ al secretary, and state board member and was currently serving as chairperson of tie Board of Director's for the State of Illinois; and
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WHEREAS, Rosetta was a faithful usher and supported the Prison Outreach Min
was honored by remained active
and was a member of St. Paul Grand Lodge O.E.S of which she is Past Matron. R >setta
the Austin Zone for continual commitment and dedication. Rosetja in the church until her health failed; and
WHEREAS, Ruthie was a long-time resident of the 37th Ward for over twenty-one years, who in retirement, happily indulged in her favorite pastime of cooking fanfc meals for her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rosetta was the loving wife of Mr. Robert Gadlen, Sr. who deeply moi rns her loss, and the proud mother of Robert Gadlen, Jr. (daughter-in-law Tasha), and grandmother of grandsons J...
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