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WHEREAS, sine 1976 Rita Zbella has been a teacher on Chicago's southwest side, touching and enriching the.-lives"ofithousands of young people, and has announced her plan to retir^'atVthe 'eRd33f the current school year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised of this milestone by Alderman Michael R. Zalweski ofthe 23rd Ward; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Zbella, born and raised on Chicago's southwest side, attended St. Jane De Chantal grade school and Queen of Peace High School, and married the love of her life, Larry Zbella, in 1976, and had two beautiful daughters, Kim and Kathy, and
WHEREAS, a teacher at St. Richard's School for 38 years, Ms. Zbella's contributions to her school are immeasurable. She is described by her school as a kind and supportive presence, and her contributions to a better Chicago and the influence that she had on so many young minds can not be overstated; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Zbella looks forward to a relaxing retirement with her family and friends, filled with gardening, spending time outdoors, and being a first-time grandmother to her granddaughter, due in September of this year; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, assembled this 25th day of June, 2014, do hereby honor and thank Rita Zbella for her many years of service and professional contribution to her school and her community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement and all success in her future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that suitable copies of this Resolution be presented to Mr. Zbella as a token of our esteem and appreciation.
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Michael Zalewski Alderman, 23th Ward
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK