https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7427242&GUID=EE0944CB-358B-44ED-B94B-A76CDB08027FLegistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7427242&GUID=EE0944CB-358B-44ED-B94B-A76CDB08027FEE0944CB-358B-44ED-B94B-A76CDB08027F-2025-06-12-17-47-55Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GATLING’S CHAPEL WHEREAS, Gatling’s Chapel was founded in 1985 by the late Lafayette Gatling Sr. and his wife, Marguerite Ewell Gatling, visionaries and trailblazers in funeral service; and WHEREAS, the chapel has served Chicago’s South Side with care, dignity, and professionalism for 40 years; and WHEREAS, Gatling’s Chapel introduced innovative practices, including drive-thru viewings, to meet the evolving needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the funeral home has provided comfort and guidance to countless families during their most difficult times; and WHEREAS, the Gatling family believes deeply in service, compassion, and honoring the lives of the departed; and WHEREAS, Gatling’s Chapel has been a source of employment and mentorship for many within the community; and WHEREAS, the legacy of Mr. Gatling continues through his wife, Mrs. Marguerite Ewell Gatling; his daughters, Shirl Gatling-Lacey and Marquita Gatling; his grandchildren, Aaron Gatling, Lyric Johnson, and Melody Johnson; along with the dedicateThu, 12 Jun 2025 17:47:55 GMT