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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EILEEN DEBORAH SHEAHAN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Eileen Deborah Sheahan was born on November 17, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Eileen attended grade school at St. Joan of Arc (now The Academy at St. Joan of Arc) in Evanston and high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was a senior at the University of Michigan, ready to graduate in May with a degree in Economics; and
WHEREAS, Eileen enjoyed the opportunity to travel throughout Europe last year while spending a semester studying in Barcelona, Spain; and
WHEREAS, Eileen had the most profound effect on those around her during her short time on earth. She was graceful, kind, hilarious, beautiful and brilliant; and
WHEREAS, Eileen had boundless energy and was the consummate doer. She loved to cook, laugh and find adventure; and
WHEREAS, Eilleen always put her family, friends and others first. She was a rock to so many, and a bright light wherever she was; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was the loving daughter of Patricia (Patti) O’Brien and Terrence (TJ) Sheahan; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was the incredible big sister to Erin, Margaret and Michael; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was idolized by all her cousins who saw her as a sister, including the Hendricks cousins: Michael, Brian (Christine), Eddie (Jess), Molly (Joe Centlivre); Caplice cousins: Nell (Sam Dickie) and Mac; O’Brien cousins: Patrick, Carlin and Shaun; O’Malley cousins: Courtney (Ryan Leonard), Molly, Shea, Ryan, Tara, Brennan, Annie and Meg; Sheahan cousins: Morgan, Lee, Caroline, Tommy, Mick, Elle, Lila, Owen and Paddy; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was the adored niece to: Kathy and Tom Caplice, Mariellen and Mike Hendricks, Jim and Karen O’Brien, Katie and Tom O’Malley, Michael Sheahan, Pam Munizzi, Tim and Debbie Sheahan, Ryan and Anne Sheahan, and Patrick and Renee Sheahan; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was the cherished granddaughter of Mike and Nancy Sheahan, and the late Pat and Debbie O’Brien, whom she has joined in heaven; and
WHEREAS, Eileen was born into eternal peace on January 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Eileen truly loved life. Her love, laughter and compassion will never be forgotten. She will be remembered for being an amazing big sister, best friend and role model.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Eileen Deborah Sheahan and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Eileen Deborah Sheahan that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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