RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Evanston, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was a highly distinguished member of the medical community and the loving husband for 36 years of Una; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was the much-adored father of Philip, Carol and John, the grandfather of two and the step-grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was the Founder and first Chairman of the Department of Dermatology for what is now Rush University Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, During his 50-year career, Dr. Frederick Malkinson pioneered the use of radiation to treat skin diseases and the use of audiovisual teaching aids to better educate medical students; and
WHEREAS, The son of a dentist, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was raised in Hartford, Connecticut, and attended Harvard College, Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson came to Chicago where during the late 1960s he worked his way up to become an associate professor and research associate; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was recruited by Rush and soon established the first Dermatology Department where he served as its Chairman until the early 1990s; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was the hospital's Clark W. Finnerud, M.D. Professor and Chairman from 1981 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, In addition to medicine, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was an avid history buff and was active in the Evanston Public Library and a Past President of the Chicago Literary Club and; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. Frederick Malkinson serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. Frederick Malkinson to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frederick Malkinson was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Dr. Frederick Malkinson 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-fourth day of September 2015, do hereby commemorate Dr. Frederick Malkinson for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
Aldei man - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr. Frederick Malkinson.