RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee was an acclaimed actress and activist whose highly versatile career spanned stage, radio, television and film; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee was the loving and devoted wife for 56 years of the late actor Ossie Davis with whom she was a frequent collaborator; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cleveland and raised in Harlem, Ruby Dee graduated from Hunter College; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee began her acting career with the American Negro Theatre where she worked with Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and Hilda Simms; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee gained prominence in her role in A Raisin in the Sun both on Broadway and in film; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Dee also appeared in memorable roles in The Jackie Robinson Story and Do the Right Thing and was nominated for an Oscar in American Gangster, and
WHEREAS, In addition to her stage and film work, Ruby Dee enjoyed an extensive career in television and appeared in 20 episodes of Peyton Place; and
WHEREAS, The talent and dedication of Ruby Dee serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Ruby Dee will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Ruby Dee 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 twenty-fifth day of June, 2014, do hereby commemorate Ruby Dee for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
Alderman - 14* Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ruby Dee.