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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF COLETTE ANN DURKIN
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called a deeply loving and beloved woman, Colette Ann Durkin, from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin was born on July 8, 1930 and grew up on Chicago's West Side; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin attended St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School, graduated from Sienna High School in 1947 and, subsequently, attended classes at DePaul University; and
WHEREAS, for over 62 years, Mrs. Durkin was the cherished wife of Thomas J. Durkin; and
WHEREAS, home safely from the Korean War, Mr. Durkin worked during the day and, under the GI Bill, took classes at night toward his college degree; Mrs. Durkin successfully raised eight boys to manhood: Thomas, Kevin, Terry, Michael, Patrick, James, Robert and William; she insisted that each son receive a Catholic education and each earn a college degree; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin's devotion to her sons was further evidenced by the fact that she was an unwavering, supportive presence at her sons' activities, whether it be an athletic event, play, concert or recital; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin volunteered at Divine Infant Grammar School and Fenwick High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin and her husband gave food to the poor at Christmas time, and made sure their children took part in this act of kindness, to instill in them a sense of gratitude for what they had; and
WHEREAS, in her spare time, Mrs. Durkin attended mass daily, volunteered to help the homeless, and served as a Eucharistic Minister at Loyola University Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin's love and affection extended to her eight daughters-in-law, whom she esteemed to be the daughters she never had, as well as to her 27 grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews; Mrs. Durkin's extended family enjoyed many fun and fulfilling occasions and celebrations with Mrs. Durkin, her husband and sons; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin and h...
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