RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Barbara Harris 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, Raised in Evanston, Barbara Harris was a comedy legend, consummate entertainer and an original member of the Second City cast who found stardom in Hollywood; and
WHEREAS, In 1961 Barbara Harris moved to New York City and began performing on Broadway where she won a Tony Award before making her mark in movies; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Harris was the subject of a 1966 Life Magazine article written by Mike Nichols which told how she wandered into a neighborhood theater on the block where she lived as a teenager, giving rise to her acting career; and
WHEREAS, Much of Barbara Harris' life as an actress was an outgrowth of her work as a Chicago-style improviser; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Harris was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1971 film "Who is Harry Kellerman and Why is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me" starring Dustin Hoffman; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Harris' movie career included roles in films such as Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot," Robert Altman's "Nashville," and the original "Freaky Friday" which starred Jodie Foster; and
WHEREAS, The talent, dedication and accomplishment of Barbara Harris serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Barbara Harris 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, Barbara Harris will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Barbara Harris 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 twentieth day of September, 2018, do hereby commemorate Barbara Ha...
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