MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR THERESE ZACHARIAS
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Therese Zacharias on January 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, born on February 14, 1931, Therese was the beloved wife of the late Lourdusamy Zacharias; loving mother of Jerome (Valentina), Leo, Sophie (Bernard) Giess, and Barbara Zacharias; cherished grandmother of Louisa and Veronica Giess and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Therese leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Therese touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty ninth day of March, 2017, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Therese Zacharias; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward