RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Francisca Alvarado to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Beloved mother Francisca (Pachita) Alvarado passed away peacefully in her home, ten days shy of turning 90 years old. She is survived by her children Ramon, Elvia, Adelina, Miguel, Guillermina, Jacinto, Angelica, Cecilia and Zulema. She enjoyed being surrounded by her 22 grandkids, 22 great-grandkids and 2 step-great-grandkids. She was also deeply loved by both her sons and daughters-in-law and a numerous amount of nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Francisca touched the lives of many through her faith, hard work, charity, sense of humor, strength and caring heart. Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting and making traditional Mexican dishes like Tamales and Enchiladas Potosinas. Her cherished memories were seeing the family together. She wore Family Picnic T-Shirts with pride; and
WHEREAS, Francisca is now in heaven joined by her husband Ramon, her parents, siblings, daughter-in-law, and many other family members and friends. She will be deeply missed.; and
WHEREAS, Francisca Alvarado leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, compassion and love; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this sixteenth of October, 2019, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Francisca Alvarado and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to the family of Francisca Alvarado.