RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARILYN GRACE
WHEREAS, Marilyn Katherine Grace is celebrating her 80th birthday; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have been informed of this milestone by the Honorable Fatrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Grace was born on April 30, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Nell Grace; and
WHEREAS, The consummate middle child, Marilyn grew up on the south side of Chicago while also spending time in Grand Beach, Michigan with her sister Nancy, brother Jack, and a wonderful group of girl friends with whom she remains close today.
WHEREAS, Marilyn attended the St. Ethelreda Grammar School, Academy of Our Lady Catholic High School before starting her career at the Chicago Board of Trade; and
WHEREAS, After working at the Board of Trade, Marilyn left Chicago to spend five years working in the corporate world in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Marilyn has been a significant presence in the lives of many friends and family members. She is the beloved Aunt to Jack and Michael Grace, Katie Thompson, Terry and Tim Lyne and Sheila Mastandrea, and great-aunt to Mary Rita, Maggie, Michael, Kelly, Jack and Colin Grace, Nora, Grace, and Patrick Thompson, and Patrick, Megan, Emma, Tommy, Charlie and Andrew Lyne; and
WHEREAS, when not spending time with her family, Marilyn has travelled the world visiting many exotic locales and learning about other cultures; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn's family and friends will gather at Tufano's Vernon Park Tap for a laughter filled birthday celebration; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby congratulate Marilyn K. Grace on her birthday and offer her our best wishes in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Marilyn Grace.