RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., was a longtime former Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly and the loving husband of Mouryne; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., was the much-adored father of Jay, the Honorable George, David and Michael to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., served as a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1967 to 2001 and was considered one of the most influential figures in the state; and
WHEREAS, Often praised for his ability to unite both sides of the aisle, the Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., was widely respected for his expert skill as a negotiator and his impressive record as a legislator; and
WHEREAS, The son of Italian immigrants, the Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., was born in Yerington and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., was the Chairman Emeritus of Dini's Lucky Club, a Yerington casino and restaurant which was founded by his father; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, the Honorable Joseph E. Dini, Jr., imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago Cit...
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