RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan was a retired North Side legislator and the loving wife of the late Paul; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan was the much-adored mother of Shannon and Paul and the grandmother of four to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan married her husband upon her graduation from Barat College in 1965 and pursued a life of social activism; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan was elected as the first woman to serve as Democratic Committeeman for the 43rd Ward in 1984 and in 1988; and
WHEREAS, In her role as Committeeman, the Honorable Ann Stepan developed a robust grassroots political organization in the 43rd Ward and helped to propel other women into positions of political influence; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan served from 1991 to 1993 as a State Representative for the 7th District in the Illinois General Assembly where she co-sponsored the Lead Poison Prevention Act; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan was a prominent member of the Democratic National Committee, a board member of the Better Government Association and a trustee of the Museum of Contemporary Art; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Ann Stepan serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Ann Stepan to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ann Stepan was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, the Honorable Ann S...
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