Alderman Harry Osterman
4 8.TH WARD
April 27th. 2022
Resolution: Marge Britton
WHEREAS, The memb6rs ofthe City Council of Chicago wish to recognize the many accomplishments and the passing of Marge Britton; and
WHEREAS, Marge Britton departed this present life on Friday, April 8, 2022; and
- \ WHEREAS, The City Council has been notified of her passing by The Honorable Hairy
Osterman, Alderman of the 48th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Britton grew up in Edgewater, graduating from Mundelein College in 1959; and
WHEREAS, she worked for a number of regional papers, including the Lerner Newspaper and the Skokie News, before working in public relations; and
WHEREAS, Marge Britton was deeply committed tip our community and held leadership roles on the staff of both Alderman Marion Vol ini and Alderman Mary Ann Smith; and
WHEREAS, Marge Britton spent"Her career in public service working for fair housing and community inclusion in planning projects; arid
WHEREAS, Marge Britton founded the Lakcwood Balmoral Residents' Council (LRBC) in 1969 and worked as a community organizer to support neighborhood groups, going on to serve; as the Vice President of the Edgewater Community Council; arid
WHEREAS, Mrs. Britton was a cherished mother fo her.childrcn, a beloved wife of the late Harold F. Britton, and a dear grandmother, sister, and friend to those who knew her; and
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members ofthe City Council ofthe Cily of Chicago, gathered here this day of March 23rd, 2022 do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Marge Britton, and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
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