Record #: R2016-993   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/14/2016
Title: Congratulations extended to Scarlett Marie Mayerbock on baptism
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2016-993.pdf

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCARLETT MARIE MAYERBOCK ON HER BAPTISM

 

WHEREAS, On Saturday, November 19, 2016 family and friends gathered together to witness and celebrate the baptism of Scarlett Marie Mayerbock; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special occasion by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Born on July 16, 2015 Scarlett is the beautiful daughter of Gina (Tappe) and Patrick Mayerbock; doting grandparents; Deborah Tappe and Timmy Conlon, John Tappe and Kathy Farley, and Rose and Bud Mayerbock; blessed great grandparents, Frances Ferrel and Dolores Tappe; and

 

WHEREAS, In the Catholic Church, children are baptized as a way to welcome them into their faith. It is through this first sacrament that Scarlet receives the Holy Spirit, and

 

WHEREAS, During her baptism ceremony at St. Edward Church, honored Godparents, Rachel Fabiani, Kara and Sean Mayerbock sponsored Scarlett's welcome into the Catholic faith. Godparents make a sacred promise and take on the obligation of guiding, encouraging and growing Scarlett's faith. Demonstrating what it means to live life in a Christian way; and

 

WHEREAS, With heartfelt joy, friends and family gathered together at LaVilla Restaurant, in Chicago, for a reception celebrating the christening and blessing of Scarlett Marie Mayerback; and

 

WHEREAS, Scarlett is now a treasured member of the Catholic faith, and a gift from God above, a symbol of His strength and love; now, therefore

 

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of Chicago gathered here this fourteenth day of December, 2016, do hereby rejoice in the baptism of Scarlett Marie Mayerbock.

MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward

 

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Scarlett's parents, Gina and Patrick Mayerbock.