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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC) was founded on September 22, 1984 with a mission to demonstrate and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare to the Lawndale and surrounding communities on Chicago's West Side; and
WHEREAS, for forty years, LCHC has been a beacon of hope, compassion, and transformation, addressing critical health disparities and offering a holistic approach to healthcare that uplifts and empowers individuals and families in need; and
WHEREAS, Dr. James Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Lawndale Christian Health Center, has demonstrated outstanding leadership since joining the organization in 2013 and stepping into the CEO role in 2022, overseeing its growth while reinforcing its mission to provide quality, affordable healthcare grounded in the love of Jesus; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, Lawndale Christian Health Center celebrates forty years of service, during which it has been blessed to expand with 9 additional sites providing clinical and holistic health care on Chicago's West Side, including Archer, Breakthrough, the Eye Clinic, Farragut Academy, the Health & Fitness Center and Green Tomato Caf?, Homan Square, The Gallery (Recovery Community and SUD Clinic), the Immediate Care Clinic & Pharmacy, and the Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, over the past four decades, LCHC has expanded its services to include primary care, mental health services, dental care, substance abuse treatment, and numerous community wellness programs, remaining true to its mission of serving the most vulnerable populations with dignity and respect; and
WHEREAS, in celebrating its 40th anniversary, LCHC implemented the Family Medicine Residency Program, further strengthening the health center's commitment to training healthcare professionals who are dedicated to serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, LCHC has continuous...
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