MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Claudia Reardon, nee Hirsch, on June 25, 2014 at the age of sixty-one; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Claudia, born on August 13, 1952, loving daughter of Susanne and the late John Hirsch; adored wife of Kevin; proud, devoted and watchful mother of Emily, Katie, Maggie and Matt; loyal sister of the late John Jr. (Rita), Daniel (Nancy), Martin and Maria Hirsch and Samantha (Harvey) Siy; fun sister-in-law of the late Dr. Thomas (Monica) and the late Daniel (Barb) Reardon; eccentric aunt and great aunt of many; and treasured friends to all who had the pleasure of knowing her, Claudia leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Claudia graduated from St. Francis Xavier, Nazareth Academy and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; was a long time employee of digital mapmaker Navteq; past president of Queen of All Saints Womens Auxiliary and member of Parish Council, in addition to having been a gardener extraordinaire and festive hat lady who loved creating and nurturing beautiful things; and
WHEREAS, Claudia was an active and vital member of her community who touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, generosity and spirit; and
WHEREAS, Claudia 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 thirtieth day of July 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Claudia Reardon 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 Claudia Reardon as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
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