Record #: R2016-611   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Alice M. Altwasser
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2016-611.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Alice M. Altwasser on July 21, 2016, the age of ninety-eight; and

 

WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Born on September 7, 1917, Alice was the beloved wife of the late William F.; loving mother of Gary W. and Robert F. (the late Marsha); dear grandmother of Megan and Patrick (CPD); cherished great-grandmother of Conner; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Alice leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and

 

WHEREAS, Active and vital member of her community, Alice will be remembered for her smiling face, her wonderful sense of humor, her thoughtfulness and grace within her that could light up any room that she walked into; and

 

WHEREAS, Alice touched the lives of all who knew her through her love, her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit, making her a truly unforgettable person. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her, now, therefore,

 

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Alice M. Altwasser and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and

 

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Alice M. Altwasser as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in„ nn                     MARGARET LAURINO

Alderman, 39tn Ward

 

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