RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Lahore, Pakistan, Asma Jehangir was a prominent activist the loving wife of Tahir; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir was the much-adored mother of three to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir was a widely admired attorney and champion for human rights; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir served as the Chairwoman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and as President of the Supreme Court's Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir was a fierce defender of democracy and United Nations rapporteur on extrajudicial killings; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir was the recipient of scores of international awards and was named to Time magazine's list of 100 most influential women; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Asma Jehangir serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Asma Jehangir was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Asma Jehangir imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate Asma Jehangir for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Asma Jehangir. /
Alderman - 14th Ward