Record #: R2022-959   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Tribute to late Nancy Drew Sheehan
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2022-959.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Nancy Drew Sheehan 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, Nancy's legacy lives on in the many cousins, friends and colleagues that were touched by her compassion, friendship, accomplishments and love; and

 

WHEREAS, Nancy was born in Chicago, daughter ofthe late Drew Sheehan and late Anne, nee McFadden, Sheehan; and

 

WHEREAS, Nancy graduated from Mother McAuley Catholic High School and St. Mary's of Notre Dame; and

 

WHEREAS, Following graduation, Nancy began her teaching career on Chicago's Northwest side at Taft High School; and

 

WHEREAS, Nancy continued her own education earning a degree from John Marshall Law School and began her career as an Assistant State's Attorney in the family court division; and

 

WHEREAS, She was elected a Commissioner ofthe Cook County Water Reclamation District in 1982. She served for 12 years holding positions as Board Vice President, Chairman of Finance and Chairman ofthe MWRD Credit Union; and

 

WHEREAS, Nancy ran for Illinois State Treasurer in 1994 before serving on the bench as a Judge in Cook County Circuit Court for 10 years leading up to her retirement; and

 

WHEREAS, Following retirement Nancy would enjoy time spent between Naples Florida winters and Chicago summers; and

 

WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Nancy imparts a legacy of generosity, compassion, devotion to family and unwavering faith in God; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby commemorate Nancy 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 Nancy Drew Sheehan.