MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Emilia Alcaraz, on August 4, 2014 at the age of seventy-eight; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Emilia, born on September 27, 1935, was the loving wife of the late Romeo; beloved mother of Marie Butiong, Edward (Dona), and Steven; cherished grandma of Marc, Patrick, Andrea and Chelsea; dear sister of Marceliana and the late Dioscoro; fond aunt to many; and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Emilia leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, An active and vital member of her community, Emilia was a very loving and compassionate friend to many, touching the lives of all who knew her through 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 tenth day of September 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Emilia Alcarez 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 Emilia Alcarez as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
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