# Congratulations extended to Marilu Gonzalez on retirement from Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago

- Record number: **R2025-0019759**
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: Sep 22, 2025
- Introduction Date: Sep 25, 2025
- Final Action Date: Sep 25, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=96819FC0-CA97-F011-B4CB-001DD830899D)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0c17688b-bc55-4aac-ac9b-f70a6ac1b13b.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This resolution congratulates Marilu Gonzalez on her retirement from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and honors her years of service; it does not change any laws or rules.

**Who it affects**

- **Marilu Gonzalez**: She is formally honored by the Mayor and City Council and will receive a copy of the resolution.
- **Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago**: The resolution recognizes the work of one of its longtime leaders, who served as Regional Operation Director for the City Southwest Region.

**What changes**

- No changes to daily life; this is a ceremonial resolution.
- A copy of the resolution will be prepared and presented to Marilu Gonzalez.

**Where**: City Southwest Region; St. Gall; 22nd Ward; Saint Xavier University; Claret Center

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Catholic Charities: CATHOLIC CHARITIES FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS (1 filing, Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; John Dunn; matched by client named)
- Catholic Charities: CATHOLIC CHARITIES FACILITIES ISSUES (1 filing, Oct 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025; John Dunn; matched by client named)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) | $2,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) | $2,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | $2,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | $1,999 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) | $1,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | $1,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Catholic Charities) |

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/96819FC0-CA97-F011-B4CB-001DD830899D · Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt