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Record #: R2018-822   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/25/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/25/2018
Title: Tribute to late Julian Nowak
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2018-822.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JULIAN NOWAK

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Julian Nowak at the age of 94, on June 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Julian was born in Poland on January 5, 1924 to Jan and Katarzyna (Kita) Nowak. Julian was the beloved husband of Janina (Twardak) for 66 years; loving father of Elizabeth (Thaddeus) Zaleski, Casimir "Casey (Patricia) Nowak, and Andrew (Bonnie) Nowak; cherished grandfather of Jacalyn (Aaron) Zaleski-Soline, Kathryn Zaleski, Nicholas Zaleski, Stephanie Zaleski, Lauren Nowak, Alexander Nowak and Jenna Nowak and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Julian leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and

WHEREAS, Julian was a veteran of the Polish Army and a survivor of forced labor in Germany during WWII. He touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Julian Nowak; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Julian Nowak as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.

MARGARET LAURINO