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.