Record #: R2017-104   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/22/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/22/2017
Title: Tribute to late Sheli Lulkin
Sponsors: Osterman, Harry
Attachments: 1. R2017-104.pdf

Alderman Harry Osterman

4 8TH ward

 

Resolution

 

Whereas, Sheli Lulkin, a valued and committed member of the Edgewater community, passed away on December 18, 2016; and

 

Whereas, Sheli served as the Executive Director of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce for many years; and

 

Whereas, Sheli championed community policing in order to create safe environments for small and minority businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood; and

 

Whereas, Sheli led programs to bring large-scaling recycling to Edgewater and advocated for immigrants and minorities to create an open and diverse neighborhood; and

 

Whereas, Sheli was a strong advocate for condominium owners in the community and state of Illinois, and served as president of the Association of Sheridan Condo and Co-op Owners (ASCO) for many years; and

 

Whereas, Sheli was a beloved family member and friend to many.

 

Now, be it resolved, that the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this 22nd day of February, 2017, do hereby honor Sheli Lulkin for her contributions to the community.

Alderman,48m Ward

5533 NORTH BROADWAY • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60640 • 773-78 1-5277 • Fax 773-784-5033

 

Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Sheli.