MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned ofthe death of Myron D. Freedman, age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Myron Freedman, the beloved husband of Pearl, nee Pepper; loving father of Robin (Joel) Swartzman, Leslie (Jeffery) Bauer, Louis S. (Jill) Freedman, Mark (Eleanor) Freedman and the late Beth Lynn Rice; proud grandfather of Brett (Sheila) Swartzman, Brandon (Stacy) Rice, Bari (Charles) Raab, Shara (Robbie) Nagelburg, Matt Bauer, Jenna Bauer, Daniel (fiancee Shauna) Freedman, Ryan Max Freedman, Steven Freedman, Charles Freedman and the late Michael Swartzman; adored great grandfather of Hudson and Parker Grey Rice, Alexis Nagelburg and Sofia Swartzman; dear brother of Phillip (the late Beanie) Freedman and Shirley (Irwin) Silverstien; cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; and treasured friend of many, leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Born into a family with ties in the restaurant business, Myron worked alongside his beloved parents, Max and Lena Freedman, as they operated a chain of casual cafeteria-style restaurants in Hyde Park before opening Freedman's Cafeteria in the mid-1940s; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Myron and his brother Phil acquired an existing steakhouse in Lincolnwood, and named it Myron and Phil's Restaurant. The restaurant quickly became a staple in Lincolnwood, attracting devoted clientele from around the Chicago area. While Myron and Phil's was, and remains, a local favorite, it was not unusual to see well-known national celebrities and even U.S. Presidents dine at this acclaimed restaurant; and
WHEREAS, A true local treasure, Myron touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, his generosity, his heart, and his spirit. Myron will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefor...
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