MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned ofthe passing of Nicholas "Nick" Keener on May 31, 2014, at the age of sixteen; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 16,1997, Nick's untimely death leaves us all with profound sense of loss and tragedy; especially his loving family, mother Marci (Nathan Van Slyke) and father Howard Keener; loving brother of Ryan Keener and Matthew Gerlach; cherished grandson of Jeanne and Robert Schmidt, Clyde Keener and the late Jean McNeela; dearest nephew of David Keener (Lori) and Linda (the late Mike) Mackey and great nephew of Maureen Duhart and Michael Lyng; dear Godson of Michelle (Mike) Strlek and Kevin (Maria) Mackey; fond cousin of many and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, Nick touched the lives of many through his kindness, his heart and his spirit; despite our sorrow, we continue to preserve and glorify Nick's life; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas "Nick" Keener will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-fifth day of June, 2014, do hereby commemorate Nicholas "Nick" Keener and extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his family and friends; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Nicholas "Nick" Keener.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
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