RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A widely admired member of the religious community, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre was the Provincial Leader of the American Province of the Little Company of Mary Sisters; and
WHEREAS, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre served as the Board Chairperson of Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers in Evergreen Park; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of the late John Martin and Ellen Mary "Nell," nee Barrett, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre was raised on the Southwest Side; and
WHEREAS, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre joined the order while studying nursing and working at the hospital; and
WHEREAS, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre furthered her education in California and served as a Professor in Indiana before returning to Little Company of Mary Hospital in 1982 as Associate Director ofthe nursing school; and
WHEREAS, In 1987 Sister Kathleen Mclntyre was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital and in 2001 was appointed Chairperson; and
WHEREAS, During her esteemed tenure, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills and championed community programs such as Little Company of Mary's Comprehensive Bereavement Program and the Mobile Medical Program, a service for homebound seniors; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Sister Kathleen Mclntyre serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Sister Kathleen Mclntyre 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 May, 2014, do hereby commemorate Sister Kathleen Mclntyre for he...
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