RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Lincolnwood, the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was a widely admired public servant and philanthropist; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was the much-adored mother of Gerald Jr., Sandra and Elizabeth, the grandmother of four and the great-grandmother of two to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was the dear sister of B. John Jr., Joseph and the late Elizabeth and the former wife of the late Dr. Gerald Owen McDonald; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald served for 20 years as a Commissioner of the Cook County Board and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was a member of the Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, A cogent problem solver, the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald enjoyed intellectual pursuits and led a multifaceted life; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was a mentor to women, student of art history, harpist, nature lover and world traveler; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mary Mix McDonald was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Honorable Mary Mix McDonald.
Alderman - 14th Ward