RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska was a Polish sports legend and the loving wife Janusz; and
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska was the much-adored mother of two children to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Hailed as the most famous athlete in the history of Polish sports, Irena Szewinska was a sprinter who dominated women's athletics for two decades; and
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska competed in five Olympics and won seven medals; and
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska later served as a member of the International Olympic Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 2012 Irena Szewinska was among the first inductees to the International Association of Athletics Federations Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, The remarkable athletic talent, sacrifice and dedication of Irena Szewinska serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Irena Szewinska to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Irena Szewinska was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Irena Szewinska imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate Irena Szewinska for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Irena Szewinska.