RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Deborah Jannotta was a prominent North Shore civic leader and the devoted wife of Edgar D. "Ned"; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Highland Park and Hinsdale, Deborah Jannotta was the beloved daughter of George and Louise Ross; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta met her future husband on a blind date while she was attending Smith College; and
WHEREAS, The couple married in 1956 and raised a close and loving family of four children, Katie, Ned, Peter and Ross; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta was known for her kindness and dedication to many worthwhile causes and institutions; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta was a longtime supporter of Rush University Medical Center and the Lyric Opera of Chicago and served as President of the women's board of both institutions; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta was a Co-Chair of Development for 25 years of the Chicago Foundation for Education which supports Chicago public school teachers by raising money for grant programs; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Deborah Jannotta serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Jannotta will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Deborah Jannotta 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 twenty-eighth day of May, 2014, do hereby commemorate Deborah Jannotta 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 Deborah Jannotta.
Aldermah-14th Ward