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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF LISA WEILAND O’BRIEN
WHEREAS, Lisa Weiland O’Brien, a woman whose inspirational work as a social worker at Park School, a school for special needs children in Evanston died far too soon at age 34 after a tragic car accident. She has left behind countless friends, family, students and a community enriched for having known her; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Weiland O’Brien was the social worker at Park School for many years. She was well known there for the tireless help and support she provided to countless students and their families. She was also a valued member of the staff at Washington, Lincoln and Willard Schools in Evanston; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Weiland O’Brien was a natural and dedicated educator. She was committed to making positive changes in the lives of her students and their families; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Weiland O’Brien will be dearly missed by her family, countless students, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Her loss will be felt acutely by her mother Pamela and sister of Karyn Weiland Flores. Along with so many other relatives and friends, the community mourns the loss of Lisa Weiland O’Brien; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County commemorates the extraordinary life of Lisa Weiland O’Brien, and herewith expresses its sincere gratitude for the invaluable and innumerable contributions she has made to the Citizens of Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Lisa Weiland O’Brien.end