Record #: R2020-878   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 11/23/2020 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 11/23/2020
Title: Tribute to late Linda Hammersmith
Sponsors: Thompson, Patrick D.
Attachments: 1. R2020-878.pdf

,                     City Council

November 23rd, 2020

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Linda Hamniersmith has been called to eternal lite by the wisdom of God at the age of 56 to her eternal reward; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of.the 11th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS,Linda Hammersmith, beloved partner of Jim Scott, of 35 years; loving mother to Angela Scott; Devoted daughter to Edward and Margaret Hammersmith; Sister to Gloria (Frank) Piantek and two brothers, Terry (Emma) Hammersmith and Eddie Hammersmith; Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Alice (Melvin) Cook; and

 

WHERE AS, Linda loved her Cubbies, the friends of the community she worked for, and volunteering at BC A for ten plus years; and

 

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Linda to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty third of November 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Linda Hammersmith and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and

 

BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, Thai a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Linda Hammersmith.

Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11 th Ward