RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hazel J. Barr has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Hinsdale, Hazel J. Barr was a widely admired philanthropist and the loving wife of Warren N. II; and
WHEREAS, Hazel J. Barr was the much-adored mother of Warren N. Ill, Karen and Robert and the grandmother of five to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Hazel J. Barr was raised in Oak Park and attended the School of Communications at Northwestern University; and
WHEREAS, Following college, Hazel J. Barr moved to New York City where she became involved in theater and runway modeling; and
WHEREAS, Hazel J. Barr married her husband, a prominent businessman, and returned to Chicago where she raised a family and became active in civic affairs; and
WHEREAS, A 50-year member of The Service Club of Chicago, Hazel J. Barr chaired numerous benefits and organized fashion shows over the decades, including "A Day on the Terrace" which is one of Chicago's most prestigious annual events; and
WHEREAS, The generosity, sacrifice and dedication of Hazel J. Barr serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Hazel J. Barr will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Hazel J. Barr imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this 25th day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate Hazel J. Barr for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Hazel J. Barr.