Record #: R2011-528   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 4/13/2011 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 4/13/2011
Title: Congratulations extended to Reverend Thomas J. Healy on 85th birthday and silver jubilee as pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Sponsors: Tunney, Thomas
Attachments: 1. R2011-528.pdf
CELEBRATING THE 85th BIRTHDAY OF REV. THOMAS I. HEALY
WHEREAS, Rev. Thomas I. Healy will celebrate his 85 birthday and his Silver Jubilee as pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Thomas I. Healy established the Carmel Prayer Center, a place of quiet prayer and scripture study for the community under Sr. Benedicta McCorry. He developed and enriched the spiritual life of the community through reverent liturgies and creative prayer; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Thomas I. Healy started the Carmel Forum, a series of lectures and workshops on modern day spiritual and philosophical topics. He fostered the growth and development of Mount Carmel Academy under principal Margaret Jungers, into one of Chicago's prestigious Catholic elementary schools; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Thomas I. Healy continues with joy and enthusiasm into his sixth decade as a priest. His untiring devotion to the service of the church and his community makes him a remarkable spiritual leader; and
WHEREAS; This august body has been apprised of this 85 Year Birthday Celebration by the Honorable Thomas Tunney, Alderman of the 44th Ward; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED; That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City of Chicago City Council, assembled on this 13th Day of April 2011 AD, do hereby express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for six devoted decades as a priest as well as a quarter-century of excellence as the shepherd at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and extend our very best wishes for a happy 85th Birthday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Rev. Thomas I. Healy.
 
 
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