RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan was the loving wife of the late Patrick; and
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan the much-adored mother of Patricia, Tim, Debbie and the late Maureen, the grandmother of two and the great-grandmother of two to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan was raised in Visitation Parish during the Great Depression and met her husband in the Back of the Yards neighborhood while he was in the Army; and
WHEREAS, The couple married and Patrick Vaughan worked as a stationary engineer; and
WHEREAS, After he passed away, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan raised her family by working as a waitress at the Stock Yard Inn "Where the Steak is Born," near 42nd and Halsted Streets; and
WHEREAS, Known for her outgoing nature and natural beauty, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan's career as a waitress spanned 34 years; and
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan went on to work at the Inn's more exclusive eatery called the Sirloin Room and at the Summer West Beefstro near 102nd Street and Western Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The sacrifice and dedication of Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Betty L. "Pimey" Vaughan imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled thi...
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