Record #: R2015-552   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/29/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/29/2015
Title: Tribute to late Louis E. Grassi
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2015-552.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Louis E. Grassi, on July 15, 2015, at the age of eighty-seven; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Born on November 28, 1928, Louis was the beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of James (Mary), Patricia, Robert (Louise), Elizabeth, William (Anna) (CPD) and the late Jean; devoted grandfather of ten, dear brother of Inez (William); brother-in-law of Frances; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Louis leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis a United States Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was an active and vital member of his community who touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and 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 member of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-ninth day of July, 2015, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Louis E. Grassi and express to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and

MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward

 

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Louis E. Grassi as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.

 

 

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