MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR GRACE H. VALENZANO
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Grace H. Valenzano at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Grace (nee Selig) was the beloved wife of the late Edward P. Sr.; loving mother of Janet (Larry) Hinman, Joyce (Bob) Pilarczyk, James retired CPD (Amy) and Edward P. Jr. (Late Kim); cherished grandmother of Bob Pilarczyk, April (Rick) Cruz, Debbie (Joe) Bradtke, Lori (Jason) Tarbet, Justin and Eric Reesing; proud great- grandmother of ten; dear great great-grandmother of two; fond sister of the late Bernice (Late Bud) Ellerman, late Arline (Late Bob) Richtner and the late Lorraine Selig; dear aunt to many nephews and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Grace leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Grace was devoted to her family. She loved gardening, dancing, fishing and the Chicago Cubs. Grace was a member of St. Edward Church for over sixty years and was part of the St. Anne Sodality and St. Edward's Friendly Neighbors and
WHEREAS, Grace touched the lives of all who knew her through her unconditional love and vivacious spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and member of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this twenty fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Grace H. Valenzano and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
MARGARET LAURINO
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Grace H. Valenzano as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.