RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Nancy Reagan was the loving and devoted wife of President Ronald Reagan; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan attended high school in Chicago at the exclusive Latin School and graduated from Smith College in Massachusetts where she majored in English and drama; and
WHEREAS, During the 1940s, Nancy Reagan embarked on a career as an actress in Hollywood where she signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios and met her future husband, Ronald Reagan, then President of the Screen Actors Guild; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan was First Lady of the State of California during her husband's two terms as Governor from 1967 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan served as First Lady when her husband was elected the 40th President ofthe United States in 1981; and
WHEREAS, An influential advisor and confidante to her husband, Nancy Reagan launched the "Just Say No" to drugs campaign; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan was great source of strength, support and encouragement to the President following the 1981 assassination attempt; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the White House, Nancy and Ronald Reagan purchased a home in the East Gate Old Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles and spent time at their ranch in Santa Barbara; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan's book, My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan, was published in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan cared for her husband during his ten-year struggle with Alzheimer's and raised money for research into the disease; and
WHEREAS, The passing in 2004 of President Reagan ended what actor Charlton Heston called "the greatest love affair in the history of the American presidency"; and
WHEREAS, The loyalty, sacrifice and dedication of Nancy Reagan serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Reagan will be ...
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