* City Council
¦ ' • July 22nd, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert S. Molaro has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the llth Ward; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Chicago resident, Bob graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in 1968, Loyola University in 1972 and then John Marshall Law School in 1976; He began his career with the City of Chicago Corporation Counsel; Bob then started his own law practice s which he continued until the present day; In 1984, Bob became the 12th Ward Democratic Committeeman which was the start of a political career that spanned three decades beginning with service in the Illinois State Senate from 1993-2003 and the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003-2008; and
WHEREAS, Bob served as the Democratic Spokesman of various committees; As an accomplished orator, Bob debated proposals in Springfield with the passion brought by those who believe in the issues they sponsor; Bob championed animal protection issues and was a leading advocate for Illinois horse racing and gaming expansion; Bob retired from politics in 2008 but was never too far as he became a lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, Bob was the cherished husband of Barbara (nee Teska); loyal father of Samuel, '' Robyn (Timothy King), Miranda (Daniel Diaz), Michael (Jane Middleton) and Alexandra (Daniel Stell); fun-loving "Pops" of Rocco, Luciana, Francesca, Enzo. Daniel, Angelina, Evelyn, Felix, Jethro, Contessa and Isabella; dear brother ofthe late Peter (late Michelle) Molaro; fond brother-in-law of Nancy (Charles) Lunon; uncle of Nicholas (Rachel) Lunon; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Bob to his family
members, friends and all who knew him, arid enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will
never forget; now, therefore ¦ ¦ - 1
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and member...
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