Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2017-804

• Record #: R2017-804
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 10/11/2017
• Final action: 10/11/2017
• Title: Gratitude extended to Ingvar Wikstrom for contributions made to Andersonville community
• Sponsors: Osterman, Harry

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
10/11/2017		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
10/11/2017	58278	City Council	Adopted	Pass

ii SEP 29 PMI2:2I

Alderman Haery Osterman

4 8TH WARD

Resolution

Whereas, Ingvar Wikstrom was the longtime owner and operator of Wikstrom's Deli in Andersonville; and

Whereas, Mr. Wikstrom contributed to the spirit and personality of the neighborhood for decades; and

Whereas, Mr. Wikstrom was honored by the Vasa Order of America with the title of "Swedish-American of the Year" in 2012, and continually strove to highlight the contributions of Swedish immigrants to Chicago; and

Whereas, Mr. Wikstrom's store served many dignitaries, both local and international, yet treated every customer as if they were special; and

Whereas, Mr. Wikstrom contributed greatly to the revitalization of Andersonville and the Clark Street area, and served as President of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce for 5 years, and his introduction of festivals and other events in the neighborhood continue to this day; and

Whereas, Mr. Wikstrom personally climbed and repainted the iconic Andersonville Water Tower on top of the Swedish American Museum on multiple occasions.

Now, be it resolved, that the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this 11^th day of October, 2017, do hereby honor Ingvar Wikstrom for her contributions to the community.

Harry Osterman Alderman, 48^th Ward

5533 NORTH BROADWAY • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60640 • 773-784-5277 • Fax 773-784-5033

Be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Wikstrom and his family.