RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on May 9, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell was the beloved family member and dear friend of many to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell served as Associate Pastor at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago from 1978 to 1986, and later returned in 1990 while working as a Professor of Theology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake-Mundelein Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell was Secretary to the late Cardinal Francis George from 1997 to 2003; and
WHEREAS, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell also served at St. Louise de Marillac Parish in LaGrange and most recently as the Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell 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, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell 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, Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell 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-fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate Rev. John "J.J." McDonnell 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 res...
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