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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF MERCY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER SHOOTING
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2018 a senseless shooting took place at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, on that tragic day, we lost three beloved public servants: City of Chicago Police Officer Samuel Jimenez, Dr. Tamara O'Neal of Mercy Hospital, and Dr. Dayna Less, Pharmacy resident for Mercy Hospital; and
WHEREAS, P.O. Samuel Jimenez was a loving and giving person, always willing to help those in need; and
WHEREAS, P.O. Samuel Jimenez was a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University and a graduate of Foreman High School; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, Samuel Jimenez joined the Chicago Police Department to protect and serve the people of the city he grew up in; and
WHEREAS, P.O. Samuel Jimenez heard the call about an active shooter at Mercy Hospital and did not hesitate to rush to the hospital; and
WHEREAS, P.O. Samuel Jimenez is remembered by his wife and high school sweetheart, Crystal, his three children, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tamara O'Neal, known for her helpful spirit, smile and voice, dedicated her life to serving and saving the life of others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tamara O'Neal graduated from LaPorte High School in 1998 and continued to study at Purdue University, Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tamara O'Neal was determined to become a doctor, and during medical school formed a group called the "OHQ", one hitter quitters, encouraging medical students to pass their exams on the first try; and
WHEREAS, after graduation medical school, Dr. Tamara O'Neal's helpful spirit extended to volunteering doing blood pressure screenings or doing high school physicals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tamara O'Neal, a devout Christian, was the choir coordinator for Christian Fellowship Worship Center in LaPorte, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tamara O'Neal is remembered by her family, friends...
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