OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RICHARD M. DALEY
MAYOR
TO THE HONORABLE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution honoring the life and memory of Louis Berger. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Louis Alan Berger, beloved husband, father and community volunteer, on August 11, 2010, at the age of 50; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on August 16, 1959 to Meta and Ronald Berger, Mr. Berger moved with his family to the northern suburbs of Highland Park and Winnetka, and after graduating from Avon Old Farms School, a college preparatory high school in Avon, Connecticut, he attended Drew University in Madison, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berger met his wife of twenty-eight years, Robin Loewenberg, during high school, and they became the proud parents of two sons, James and Michael; and
WHEREAS, After he was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at the age of 49, Mr. Berger courageously decided to aid others afflicted with the illness by raising funds for brain cancer research, and he and his wife helped organize the charitable component of the Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10 K race held in May, 2010, which raised $250,000.00 for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his wit and generosity, Mr. Berger gave selflessly of himself to many charitable and civic organizations, including serving on the board of Chicago Youth Programs, which helps inner-city and at-risk children; and serving as an advisory council member of the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Care Center; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work for charitable organizations, Mr. Berger was a tireless supporter of cultural organizations, including serving on the board of the North...
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