CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION ON TOM AND JAN ALLEN'S ON 40th WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Tom and Jan Allen will celebrate their 40 year of marriage on Sunday, August 19, 2018, surrounded by loving friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of this special occasion by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Tom spent many years working as a well-respected Cook County public defender before serving as Alderman of the 38th Ward for over fifteen years. In 2010, Tom was appointed Cook County Circuit Judge where he truly thrived in his public service career; and
WHEREAS, Jan spent her career in the classroom as a beloved Special Education teacher in Oak Park River Forest Schools. She also spent many years at home caring for their four beautiful children, Tom, Sarah, Kevin and Claire, while substitute teaching. Tom and Jan Allen are both engaged community members and devoted citizens who have contributed greatly to the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of their many years of love and devotion, the Chicago City Council believes Tom and Jan are richly deserving of good wishes as they enter their 40th year of marriage at a celebration on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Poretta's Banquet Hall in Chicago, Illinois; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled here this twentieth day of September, 2018, do hereby congratulate Tom and Jan Allen on their 40th wedding anniversary and extend our best wishes for their continuing joy and fulfillment.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Tom and Jan Allen.