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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REMEMBERING CHRIS J. BIANCALANA
WHEREAS, Chris James Biancalana was born on September 22, 1964, to Reno and Caryl Biancalana; and
WHEREAS, Chris was the devoted father of Gabriella (Francesco) Ricchio and Vincent Biancalana; and
WHEREAS, Chris was the beloved brother of Steven Biancalana, the late Gary Biancalana, Michael (Patty) Biancalana, Craig (Tracy) Biancalana, and Dina White, and the dear uncle & great-uncle to many nieces & nephews; and
WHEREAS, starting as the youngest member of his hiring class, Chris worked as a Crew Chief for American Airlines for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Chris almost immediately began to get involved with Transport Workers Union Local 512; and
WHEREAS, Chris went on to serve in a variety of roles for TWU 512 for over 25 years including as Shop Steward, Executive Board Member, Vice President, and Chairman of the Illinois/Indiana State TWU Legislative Conference; and
WHEREAS, Chris additionally served as President of Transport Workers Union Local 512 from 2013 to 2015; and
WHEREAS, he handled nearly all TWU 512 grievance filings for over seven years with much success and to the great benefit of the union members he defended; and
WHEREAS, Chris became known for his ‘gift of gab’, bringing together people from both sides of the table with his distinct ability to talk with people and facilitate understanding; and
WHEREAS, Chris was a fierce advocate for worker’s rights and was a pillar of strength in his union’s family; and
WHEREAS, Chris’s leadership, integrity, and compassion touched countless lives; and
WHEREAS, Chris’s legacy lives on in the people he fought for, the family he cherished, and the example he set for all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Chris passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2025, at the age of 60;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Chris Biancalana and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and suitable copies be tendered to the family of Chris Biancalana, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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