RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mary Catherine Taylor has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Known as Catherine to her family and friends, Mary Catherine Taylor was the much-adored mother of Shannon to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities which she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2008, Mary Catherine Taylor served as Associate Director of the Center for Disability & Elder Law in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished attorney, Mary Catherine Taylor previously enjoyed a career in private practice with several firms, including Spain, Spain and Varnet; and
WHEREAS, Mary Catherine Taylor practiced family law and civil litigation, and was an expert in estate and benefit planning for persons with disabilities and their families; and,
WHEREAS, Prior to working as a lawyer, Mary Catherine Taylor had a twenty-year administrative career with Governor's State University, where she developed policies and programs for compliance with federal and state statutes related to employment, education and access for persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mary Catherine Taylor earned her law degree from DePaul University College of Law and was active in the Chicago Bar Association, serving on both the Probate Practice and Legal Aid committees; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Mary Catherine Taylor 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 third day of October, 2012, do hereby commemorate Mary Catherine Taylor for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mary Catherine Taylor.