MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Donald E. Ritt, aka Dyno, on June 6, 2014, at the age of sixty-three; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 25, 1951, Dyno was a loving and devoted Pops of Lisa (Jesse Roman) Kennedy, Derek (Debbie) Roberts and Donald, Jr. Ritt; protective and doting grandfather of Phoebe Roberts; admirable brother of Mary Ann (Mario) Farias, Cindy Ritt and James Ritt; eccentric uncle of Jennifer, Matthew, Michael and Cailey; also, great uncle and gentle caring friend to countless individuals who had the pleasure of knowing him. Dyno leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Dyno, known for his amazing soul, touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity, heart and miraculous spirit. Always giving of himself and never expecting anything in return except to pay it forward; and
WHEREAS, Dyno, loved by so many, 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, gathered here this twenty-fifth day of June, 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Donald E. Ritt, aka Dyno and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald E. Ritt.
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