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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 ...
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