RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Reverend Robert L. Tuzik will celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of his ordination to the holy priesthood on Saturday, May 25, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend -Robert L. Tuzik was ordained on May 9, 1973 and holds a Doctorate in Liturgy and Sacramental Theology from the University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, A widely admired member of the religious community, the Reverend Robert L. Tuzik is a Special Assistant to Cardinal Francis George; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Robert L. Tuzik has worked with the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in Rome, the Vox Clara Subcommittee of CDWDS, and the Chicago Office for Divine Worship; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Robert L. Tuzik has published four books and more than seventy articles; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Robert L. Tuzik holds an AB in literature from Loyola University, a Master of Divinity degree from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary and a Master of Arts degree and Ph.D in liturgical studies from the University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, The Reverend Robert L. Tuzik is a resident of Notre Dame de Chicago where he celebrates Mass and participates in special parish celebrations; and
WHEREAS, The holiness, sacrifice and faithfulness of the Reverend Robert L. Tuzik serve as an example to all; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighth day of May, 2013, do hereby congratulate the Reverend Robert L. Tuzik on the occasion of the Fortieth Anniversary of his ordination; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend Robert L. Tuzik.