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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARY CAROL VANECKO
WHEREAS, The Cook County Board of Commissioners, with profound reverence and deep admiration, celebrates the extraordinary life of Mary Carol Vanecko, a cherished matriarch, devoted community servant, and a beacon of joy whose luminous spirit graced all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Mary Carol Vanecko, a proud daughter of Chicago, was called home to God on February 28, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving behind an indelible legacy of love, laughter, and boundless generosity; and
WHEREAS, Mary was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Vanecko, M.D., with whom she shared 59 years of unwavering devotion, a love story marked by steadfast companionship, profound respect, and a deep commitment to family; and
WHEREAS, Mary was a devoted and adoring mother to Robert G. (Jamie) Vanecko, Mark G. (Kimberly) Vanecko, R.J. Vanecko, and Mary Clare (Oscar) Hickman; each a testament to her nurturing spirit, guiding wisdom, and unbreakable love; and
WHEREAS, Mary took immeasurable pride in her role as Grandma MC, showering her grandchildren; Bobby, Mary Kate, Danny, Meg, Ellie, Luke, Henry, Mary Alana, and Eleanor with an abundance of affection, laughter, and the warmest embraces; and
WHEREAS, Mary was deeply rooted in the legacy of public service, the daughter of the esteemed Richard J. Daley and Eleanor (Guilfoyle) Daley, and a cherished sister to Richard M. Daley, Michael (Nancy) Daley, John P. (Mary Lou) Daley, and William M. (Bernie) Daley. She honored her family's storied contributions to the City of Chicago with pride, humility, and an unwavering commitment to community; and
WHEREAS, Mary pursued her education with distinction, graduating from Nativity of Our Lord Grammar School, St. Xavier High School, and St. Mary's College, before devoting herself to the noble calling of teaching, shaping young minds with patience and grace in the Wilmette public schools; and
WHEREAS, Mary Carol wa...
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