RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert has gone to his eternal reward at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert was the Executive Director of Court Theatre in Hyde Park and the loving husband of Terri; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert was the much-adored father of Jessica to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert was the dear brother of Larry; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at Court Theatre, Stephen J. Albert presided over a period of growth and fostered a close alliance with the University of Chicago which houses its operations; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert was pivotal in Court Theatre's efforts to reach out to African-American communities; and
WHEREAS, Hailed as a man of "creative passion and evangelical energy" by the Chicago Tribune, Stephen J. Albert previously worked as Managing Director at Hartford Stage in Connecticut and in leadership positions at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and the Alley Theatre in Houston; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Stephen J. Albert serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Stephen J. Albert to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Albert was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Stephen J. Albert 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 seventeenth day of January, 2018, do hereby commemorate Stephen J. Albert for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his...
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