RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich 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 his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago's South Side, Louis Zorich was a well-known character actor and the loving husband of actress Olympia Dukakis; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich was the much-adored father of three children to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, The son of Yugoslavian immigrants, Louis Zorich was raised near 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich graduated from Earle grade school, but left high school early to study acting; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich joined the United States Army at the age of 18 and fought during World War II in Normandy and at the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich attended the Goodman Theatre School of Drama and appeared in "Fiddler on the Roof," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "City of Hope"; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich was best known for his role as Burt Buchman, the father of Paul Reiser on the television show "Mad About You"; and
WHEREAS, The talent, hard work and dedication of Louis Zorich serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Louis Zorich to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Louis Zorich was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Louis Zorich 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 this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate Louis Zorich for...
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