RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chicago famed photographer Steve Starr, has been called to his eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 65; and,
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Thomas M. Tunney; and,
WHEREAS, Steve was born and raised in Chicago's Lakeview community, joining his sisters, Roberta and Adriennc; and,
WHEREAS, Steve attended Nettclhorst Elementary and Lake View High School before attending the School ofthe Art Institute; and,
WHEREAS, Steve collected and sold antique frames, furnishing and jewelry before branching out into photography out of his studio in the Lincoln Park community; and,
WHEREAS, shooting fashion shows, society events, celebrities and producing books on Art Deco photo frames was Steve's passion; and,
WHEREAS, Steve was the author of "Picture Perfect: Deco Photo Frames 1926-1946 and Starrlight: Glamorous Latin Movie Stars of Early Hollywood; and,
WHEREAS, Steve also worked for Windy City Times, covering events and writing the STARRLIGHT column that profiled stars of old Hollywood, as well as many current personalities; and,
WHEREAS, on December 12th, Steve's plan to showcase his 400 images that he produced of personalities from around the world in celebration of his 45 years of Professional Photography with a reception and exhibition of framed photos Broadcasters, Columnists, Journalists, Writers and Publishers, will still be held by his close family and friends; and,
WHEREAS, Steve's love of life and his ability to live it to the fullest endeared Steve to his family, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this 15th day of November, 2012, do hereby honor the life and memory of Steve Starr and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family; and,
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented ...
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