Record #: R2014-617   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/30/2014 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/30/2014
Title: Tribute to late Rita A. Larsen
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2014-617.pdf
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
 
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Rita A. Larsen, nee Kennedy, on July 6, 2014 at the age of ninety; and
 
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
 
WHEREAS, Rita was born on May 20, 1924 in Rosecommon, Ireland and immigrated to the United States at the age of two with her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard W. Larsen Sr., loving mother of Therese Ignich, Richard W. Jr., Joanne Larsen, Thomas Larsen, and Brian (Colleen) Larsen; dear grandmother of thirteen, great-grandmother of two; special sister of the late Thomas (Mary) Kennedy; treasured aunt of many; and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Rita leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
 
WHEREAS, An active and vital member of her community, Rita touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
 
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this thirtieth day of July 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Rita A. Larsen and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
 
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rita A. Larsen as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
 
 
 
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