Record #: R2014-196   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 3/5/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 3/5/2014
Title: Tribute to late John Zaremski
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2014-196.pdf
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
 
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of John Zaremski, on February 2, 2014, at the age of ninety-six; 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 August 17, 1917, John was the loving husband of the late Lillian, nee Rogoz; loving father of Mary Joan Kealy; proud and loving grandpa of Nicholas and Alexandra; treasured great-grandpa of beautiful Scarlet; and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.   George leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
 
WHEREAS, John, a United States Army Veteran of World War II, was and active and vital member of his community, who touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity, heart 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 members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fifth day of March, 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of John Zaremski and extend 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 John Zaremski: