RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Elaine A. Leonhard has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and,
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras; and,
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Chicago, Elaine Leonhard was the loving wife of Raymond, who preceded her in death, and loving mother of Sharon; and,
WHEREAS, Elaine Leonhard was born in a house on the northwest side of Chicago, where later, moved back into her birthplace; and,
WHEREAS, Elaine Leonhard was a housewife, who lived a very simple life. She was very friendly and had a positive outlook to life. Family, friends and neighbors, all say that her cheerful personality would lift them up when they were experiencing a bad day; and,
WHEREAS, Elaine Leonhard loved to garden. Even to this date, you can see the beautiful flowers and plants that surround her house. Elaine would always help out the neighbors with their lawn care. She was also known for cleaning up the empty lots and dirty areas in the neighborhood without being asked to; you would just see her out there doing it; and,
WHEREAS, Elaine Leonhard was an individual of great integrity who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her relatives and friends; and now therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate Elaine A. Leonhard for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and,
Ariel E. Reboyras Alderman, 30th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family members of Elaine A. Leonhard.
