Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2018-193

• Record #: R2018-193
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 2/28/2018
• Final action: 2/28/2018
• Title: Tribute to late Dr. Donald L. Chatman
• Sponsors: Reilly, Brendan

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
2/28/2018		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
2/28/2018	71834	City Council	Adopted	Pass

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. has been called to Heaven by Almighty God on the 22^nd day of February 2018 at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the loving and devoted husband of Linda C. Chatman; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the cherished and much-loved father of Lynn, Eleanor Louise, and Eric and stepfather of Carl and Bruce Golden, and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the proud grandfather of Melanie, Sean, Adam, Tina and Nannette and great-grandfather of Madelyn and Lila; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the beloved sibling of the late Alfred Lorenzo and the late Franklin Lister Chatman (Joan); and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the beloved son-in-law of James and Lois Wilson; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was the fond brother-in-law of Ronald; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. was as a highly respected and world-renowned Physician and Surgeon for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. conducted ground-breaking research in the diagnosis of Endometriosis and gynecologic surgery, that changed the text books of his time and contributed to the well-being and improved quality of life for generations of women and girls, particularly those of color; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. served: as the Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center; on the Board and as President of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists; and as the President of the Chicago Association of Gynecologic Endoscopy; and

WHEREAS, Donald L. Chatman, M.D. touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this 28^m day of February, do hereby honor the life and memory of Donald L. Chatman, M.D.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald L. Chatman, M.D. as a sign of our sympathy and good wishes.