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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARIA CORTESE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Maria Cortese from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the beloved wife of the late Jack Cortese; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the loving mother of Carmen (Judy) and Frank (Joy) Cortese; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the cherished Nona of Dan, Chloe Maria, and Francesca; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the loving sister of Giovanni (Carmella) Tavano, Vittorio (Tina) Tavano, Vonda (Maria) Rotello, Irma (Franco), Dina (Bruno) Tavano, and the late Theresa; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the fond sister-in-law of Dorothy (the late Joe) Cortese, and the late Anthony, Fred, and Mary (the late Frank) Fratto; and
WHEREAS, Maria Cortese was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Maria Cortese was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Maria Cortese, 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 a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Maria Cortese so that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.end