MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Lincoln Samuel Tamraz, on November 11, 2015, at the age of ninety-two; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on November 14, 1923 to his loving parents, the late Thomas and the late Alice, Lincoln was the beloved husband of sixty-seven years to Grace Tamraz, nee Mortellaro; loving father of Thomas, Alice (Nick) Lucca, Annette (Vince) Rizzo and Madelynn (Rick) Brossard; adored grandfather of fourteen and dear great-grandfather of thirteen; cherished brother of Edward (Marion), Levon (Mary Ellen, Dorothy (Benny); fond brother-in-law of Joseph and Ann Mortellaro, and Angelo; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Lincoln leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln retired as a State of Illinois Revenue Agent, was an active member of AM VETS serving as National Commander in 1965 and was with the Assyrian American Association; and
WHEREAS, He touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity 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 ninth day of December, 2015, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Lincoln Samuel Tamraz and express to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Farther Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lincoln Samuel Tamraz as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward