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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING PEG O’RYAN LOMBARDO
WHEREAS, the Shannon Rovers are celebrating the Chicago Restaurant Industry and honoring Peg O’Ryan Lombardo at their 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance on October 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Peg O’Ryan Lombardo is co-owner of the iconic Gibson’s Restaurant as well as several other renown Chicago-area restaurants; and
WHEREAS, restaurants such as the Lombardo’s have played a vital role for the Irish community in bringing people together and have been instrumental in evoking a sense of community, culture, and hospitality; and
WHEREAS, Peg O’Ryan Lombardo has served as president of the Irish Fellowship Club; and
WHEREAS, Peg O’Ryan Lombardo and her husband Steve have volunteered at and are beloved by many area charities; and
WHEREAS, Peg O’Ryan Lombardo has been particularly involved in educational causes and has been a strong supporter of Mary, Seat of Wisdom in Park Ridge and St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago where the Lombardo children attended; and
WHEREAS, Peg O’Ryan Lombardo has been active in many other causes, including the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, Mary’s Closet, Misericordia, Operation Push, The Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Catholic Charities where she sat on the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Peg and Steve Lombardo have taken leadership positions at their parish, Old St. Pat’s Church, and have been actively involved at The Frances Xavier Warde School.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby thank Peg O’Ryan Lombardo for her service and congratulate her as she receives this honor from the Shannon Rovers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a ceremonial copy of this resolution be tendered to Peg Lombardo in recognition of her many contributions.
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