MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Barbara Branick, nee Lindgerg, at the age of seventy-four and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Gerald F.; loving mother of Tim (Allison), Jeff, Tom (April) and the late Nancy, late Dan (Mary); doting grandmother of Desmond; Dearest sister of the late Donald (Lenore) and dearly treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Barbara leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, An active and vital member of her community, Barbara will be remembered for her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, wonderful sense of humor and grace within her that could light up any room; and
WHEREAS, Barbara touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit, making her a truly unforgettable person. 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 first day of November, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Barbara Branick and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Barbara Branick as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.