Record #: R2015-53   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 1/21/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 1/21/2015
Title: Tribute to late Dr. James Schroeder
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-53.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. James Schroeder has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 62; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, A resident of Wilmette, Dr. James Schroeder was a widely admired member of the medical community and the loving husband of Carol; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. James Schroeder was the much-adored father of Jamie, Griffin, Chip and Janet and the grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A native of Akron, Ohio, Dr. James Schroeder attended Yale University and earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. James Schroeder enjoyed a long and highly successful career as a widely renowned physician and professor; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. James Schroeder served for a decade as a President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwestern University Faculty Foundation; and

 

WHEREAS, In 2009 Dr. James Schroeder was named Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs for the Feinberg School of Medicine; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. James Schroeder serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. James Schroeder 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. James Schroeder 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. James Schroeder 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-first day of Januaiy, 2015, do hereby commemorate Dr. James Schroeder for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr. James/Schroeder.

 

 

 

 

 

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