MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called Ellen Manuel to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Manuel, the beloved wife of the late Homer H. Manuel, was an active and vital member of her community. The loving mother of Jeff (Mary Jo Gamier) Manuel; cherished grandmother of Rebecca and Wilson Manuel; dear sister of Don (Marge) and the late Roderick (Gerda) Wilson, Ellen Manuel leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Manuel 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 third day of November, 2010, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Ellen Manuel and extend 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 Ellen Manuel.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward