RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Samuel Elliot Sheifo was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 16, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Sam grew up on Mohawk Street in Old Town in the 1970's; and
WHEREAS, Sam was a member of St. Michael's Parish in Old Town;,and
WHEREAS, Sam lived at the corner of Paulina and Nelson during his teenage years; and
WHEREAS, Sam attended Lakeview High School and later went on to serve valiantly in the United States Naval Reserve: and
WHEREAS, Sam always contributed to the Chicago film community, appearing in and producing local productions for aspiring artists; and
WHEREAS, Sam loved hosting tenants at the building his father owned on Addison and Hermitage; and
WHEREAS, Sam was an avid observer of Chicago politics and the history of this city; and
WHEREAS, Sam loved to visit and discover all aspects of Chicago and knew more about the city than anyone you've ever met; and
WHEREAS, Sam was an icon in the local independent film community; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Elliot Sheifo passed away on April 23, 220 and will be forever missed by his family, friends, arid the city that loved him just as muchas he loved it: now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty day of May, .2020, do hereby honor the life and memory of Samuel Elliot Sheifo and recognize him as an honorary and true Chicagoan who exemplified this city and loved every and all parts of it: and
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Alderman, 35th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Samuel Elliot Sheifo as a token of our sympathy and esteem.