OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman David Moore, a congratulatory resolution concerning Saint Sabina Parish.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
adopted by TIte Qltij GoUHCll
of the Gity of Qkicago, Illinois
ALDERMAN DAVID MOORE
JULY 20, 2016
presented MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL on
^Qh&TB&S • Saint Sabina Church, located atl210 West 78th Place, is a proud Chicago institution, whose values, energy, and spirit are woven into the fabric of our great City; and
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber wish to join in the celebration of Saint Sabina Church's 100th anniversary, a significant milestone that took place on July 9, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The Saint Sabina community first celebrated mass together on July 9, 1916, in a storefront on South Racine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Despite the difficulties imposed by the Great Depression, in 1931 Saint Sabina parish took on the formidable task of constructing its grand Upper Church, and through the perseverance and hard work which characterize the community, succeeded. On Sunday, June 18, 1933, Cardinal George Mundelein dedicated Saint Sabina's beautiful new church; and
WHEREAS, Saint Sabina parish has a long history of strengthening its surrounding community, supporting not only its spiritual needs, but also its cultural, social, educational, and economic needs through events like the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and institutions like Saint Sabina's Community Center, now called the ARK, which provides after-school programs, sports leagues, and civic events; and
WHEREAS, Saint Sabina has been the home to important spiritual and community leaders, including Father Michael Pfleger, who since appointment in 1981, has been recognized nationally for his vigorous opposition to alcohol and tobacco billboards, narcotics, guns, raci...
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