RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Suzanne Wright has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, Suzanne Wright was a widely admired advocate for understanding autism and the loving wife of Bob; and
WHEREAS, Suzanne Wright and her husband, who was the former CEO of NBC Universal, founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder; and
WHEREAS, Autism Speaks funds research, raises awareness and spotlights the needs of autistic children and their families; and
WHEREAS, Suzanne Wright appeared annually at the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Suzanne Wright serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Suzanne Wright to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Suzanne Wright 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, Suzanne Wright 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 fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Suzanne Wright 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 Suzanne Wright.
