RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Eileen Mary Quinn has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of River Forest, Eileen Mary Quinn was the loving wife of Patrick J.; and
WHEREAS, Eileen Mary Quinn was the much-adored mother of the Honorable Pat, Tom and John, the grandmother of seven and the great-grandmother of one; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, Eileen Mary Quinn was raised in the Englewood community and attended the Academy of Our Lady High School and Wilson Junior College where she learned secretarial skills; and
WHEREAS, Eileen Mary Quinn married her husband, a naval officer, on January 2, 1943, while he was on leave during World War II; and
WHEREAS, In 1948 Eileen Mary Quinn and her husband purchased a home in Hinsdale where she worked in the Hinsdale District 181 school system; and
WHEREAS, A faithful Catholic who had a tremendous gift of empathy for others, Eileen Mary Quinn lived by the quote, "The purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose"; and
WHEREAS, Following a 30-year career as a secretary and administrative assistant, Eileen Mary Quinn retired in 1995; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Eileen Mary Quinn serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Eileen Mary Quinn will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Eileen Mary Quinn 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 ninth day of December, 2015 do hereby commemorate Eileen Mary Quinn for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Eileen Mary Quinn.
Alderman - 14th Ward