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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND CAREER OF ARNELL A. BRADY, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
WHEREAS, Arnell A. Brady, M.A., CCC-SLP/L, has dedicated more than 40 years of extraordinary clinical service as a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, profoundly impacting individuals across the entire life-span from early Intervention to senior nursing care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Brady laid a rigorous academic foundation for his career, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Xavier College in Chicago, followed by his Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, early in his distinguished career, he brought his specialized talents to three premier medical institutions-the University of Chicago Medical Center, Saint Joseph's Hospital, and Provident Hospital of Cook County-where he specialized in pediatric communication disorders and adult neurogenic communication disorders; and
WHEREAS, he successfully transitioned into full-time private practice in 1995 as the founder and operator of Brady Speech-Language Pathology Ltd., expanding his reach across state lines by holding professional licensure in Illinois, Indiana, California, Arkansas, and Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady utilized the independence of his private practice to fiercely advocate for the advancement of his profession, twice serving with distinction as the elected Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH), where he was a long-standing board member and the recipient of top awards for leadership and service; and
WHEREAS, his monumental contributions were recognized at the highest levels in 2016 when the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) bestowed upon him the "Fellowship of the Association," their second-highest honor, for his exemplary clinical service and dedication to ASHA and related professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, he has shared his vast knowledge globally and locally as an international presenter on human communication disorders, while maintaining prestigious Life Memberships in NBASLH, ASHA, and the American Academy of Private Practitioners in Speech Pathology and Audiology; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady extended his benevolent spirit into the community through his leadership on the Board of Directors for the Scottish Rite Freemasons Dyslexia Center of Metropolitan Chicago; and
WHEREAS, alongside his unparalleled professional legacy, Mr. Brady anchored his life in love and family, sharing 50 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Dr. Patricia Brady, and together raising three children Arnell Jr., (Rebecca), Myles (Precious) and Ashanta (Nathan) and embracing the joy of five grandchildren Peyton, Arnell III, Zayn, Zyon, and Xavier; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Arnell Brady; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy be presented to the family of Dr. Arnell Brady.
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