RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mary Jayne Wadden has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Sandburg Village, Mary Jayne Wadden was a widely admired Chicago civic leader and the loving wife of John; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jayne Wadden was the much-adored mother of Philip and Karen and the grandmother of three to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Raised on the South Side, Mary Jayne Wadden worked as a dental assistant at the West Side VA Medical Center before being hired by La Rabida Children's Hospital; and
WHEREAS, While living in Lincoln Park, Mary Jayne Wadden worked on a number of political campaigns for her neighbor, the late Honorable Daniel J. O'Brien, a former state legislator, committeeman and Cook County commissioner; and
WHEREAS, A highly engaging and active member of her community, Mary Jayne Wadden served in positions with the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Navy Pier and the North Park Village Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Mary Jayne Wadden serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jayne Wadden will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Mary Jayne Wadden 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 ninth day of December, 2015 do hereby commemorate Mary Jayne Wadden for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and