Record #: R2020-282   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/24/2020 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/24/2020
Title: Tribute to late Fong Hung Yee
Sponsors: Thompson, Patrick D.
Attachments: 1. R2020-282.pdf

City Council April 22nd, 2020

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Fong Hung Yee has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to her eternal reward; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Fong Hung Yee, Beloved and devoted wife of the late Gum Ake Yee; Loving daughter of the late Hong Guey Lin Fong; Cherished mother of Peter (Diane), Andrew (the late Juliana), David (Hain), Judy, and Anna. Loving grandmother of Adam (Veronica) Yee, Dana Yee, Aaron (Joelle) Yee, Karen (Chris) Kim, Frances (Kris) Nequin, and Olivia (Vinnie) Leduc. Adoring great grandmother of Layla Yee, Kai & Makana Yee, Ethan Kim, Cayman, Brooklyn, & Hawthorne Nequin, and Eloise & Xavier Leduc.Fond sister-in-law of the late Fook Tang & Ngut Lan and the late Wai Ake-Ed (Cecelia); Loving aunt of Stan (Betty) Gin, Wayne (Mony), the late Sue (John) Wong, Paul (Sue), and Dan (the late Tracy) and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.; and

 

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Fong Hung Yee to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-second of April 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Fong Hung Yee and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and

Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to the family of Fong Hung Yee.