MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Patricia M. Grassi, on July 16, 2015, at the age of eighty-three; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, born on April 28, 1932, Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of James (Mary), Patricia, Robert (Louise), Elizabeth, William (Anna) (CPD) and the late Jean; devoted grandmother of ten; dear sister of Frances; sister-in-law of Inez (William); and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Patricia leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Active and vital as a member of her community, Patricia touched the lives of all who knew her through her energy, her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her, now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-ninth day of July, 2015 , do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Patricia M. Grassi and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Patricia M. Grassi as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
