RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of eighty-five; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Arlington Heights, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher was a retired spokeswoman for the Chicago Teachers Union; and
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher was the devoted mother of Audrey, Jane and Hugh to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Born Lucille Jaacks, Lucille "Jackie" Callaghan was raised in a politically active family in the Belmont-Craigin neighborhood, graduated from Providence St; Mel High School and attended the School of the Art. Institute; and
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher served as an assistant in the office of State Representative Eugenia Chapman before joining the issues staff of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan; and
WHEREAS, Working at the Chicago Teachers Union from 1991 to 2003, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher oversaw all public relations under past presidents Jacqueline Vaughn, Tom Reece and Deborah Lynch-Walsh; and
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher was involved in the union's legislative and lobbying efforts under CTU chief Deborah Lynch-Walsh; and
WHEREAS, During her twelve-year tenure, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher played an essential role in fostering a cooperative working relationship between the union and the Chicago Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher ably served from 2003 to 2009 as Chair of the Illinois Labor Relations Board; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and steadfast commitment to education of Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Lucille "Jackie" Gallagher was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Lucille "Jack...
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