RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In 2013, the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo will celebrate the 25m anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Ordained in 1988, the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo works as the full-time chaplain for Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports; and
WHEREAS, Along with several other priests, deacons and dedicated lay persons, the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo ministers to the thousands of travelers passing through Chicago airports each day; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo offers a comforting presence and vital ministry to the many people who work at the two airports; and
WHEREAS, The airport chapels overseen by the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo foster an atmosphere of calm reflection, prayer and peace; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo has touched the lives and lifted the spirits of people from all over the world; and
WHEREAS, By extending a warm welcome to travelers who pass through our great metropolis, the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo contributes to Chicago's reputation as a wonderful, friendly place to visit; and
WHEREAS, Through his administration ofthe sacraments and compassionate advice, the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo brings faith and hope to those in need of support and consolation; and
WHEREAS, The hard work and dedication of the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo serve as an outstanding example to us all; and
WHEREAS, On May 22, 2013, friends, family and admirers gathered at the O'Hare Airport Chapel to honor the Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo for his twenty-five years of tireless and loving ministry; now, therefore
BE IT RESOL VED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fifth day of June, 2013, do hereby commend Father Zaniolo for his tireless devotion to the principles and mission of the Catholic Church and declared May 22 2013, as Reverend Michael G. Zaniolo...
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