Record #: R2022-1405   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/14/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/14/2022
Title: Tribute to Myrna Salazar
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Mitts, Emma, O'Shea, Matthew J., Sposato, Nicholas, Nugent, Samantha , Lopez, Raymond A., Silverstein, Debra L., Brookins, Jr., Howard, Scott, Monique L. , Cappleman, James, Villegas, Gilbert, Waguespack, Scott, Sadlowski Garza, Susan, Gardiner, James M. , Moore, David H., Hadden, Maria E. , Hopkins, Brian
Attachments: 1. R2022-1405.pdf



OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR


December 14, 2022










TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Mitts, O'Shea, Sposato, Nugent, Lopez, Silverstcin, Brookins, Scott, Cappleman, Villegas, Waguespack, Sadlowski-Garza, Gardiner, Moore, Hadden and Hopkins, a memorial resolution honoring Myrna Salazar.

Your favorable consideration ofthis resolution will be appreciated.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we express our condolences at the passing of Myrna Salazar, a once-in-a-lifetime visionary, creator of possibility, and Chicago icon; and

WHEREAS, Salazar was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and raised in Chicago and her experiences in both places drove her to champion Latino representation, demand equity, and ultimately pave the way for countless Latino artists to pursue illustrious careers; and

WHEREAS, A pioneer who assumed many dynamic roles, Salazar was crowned queen of the first Chicago Puerto Rican Day Parade in 1966; and

WHEREAS, Salazar began her career working at the West Town Economic Development Corporation as an economic development specialist, where she generated millions in housing and business development, contributing to the development of Paseo Boricua and Humboldt Park; and
WHEREAS, Salazar was the founder and president of Salazar & Navas Talent Agency, Inc., a talent agency she ran for over 25 years that launched or furthered the careers of many beloved Chicago artists like Justina Machado, Aimee Garza, Nadine Velazquez, Ricky Gambao, Sandra Delgado and Miranda Gonzalez; and

WHEREAS, In the 1980s, Salazar was a member of the Chicago Board of Education, where she used her platform to advocate for bilingual programming and to bring educators from abroad who furthered her mission; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Salazar was a member of the Choose Chicago Board, the League of Chicago Theaters Board, an...

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