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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. DONALD CHATMAN
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23 NIV
WHEREAS, Dr. Donald Chatman would accept his heavenly call February 22, 2018; not only is this the loss of a devoted physician, but a treasured confidant, community leader, and faithful servant; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Donald Chatman is a man of many talents, because he committed his work to the Lord and his plans were established. He is a Harvard University graduate, one of the first African American attending physicians in his field at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. An associate professor at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Donald Chatman has received numerous accolades for his dedication to quality health care; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Donald Chatman took great pride in living an unselfish life, by his service to his country as a captain in the United States Air force. His delivery of thousands of children in the Chicagoland area. His publications and lectures nationally and internationally on endometriosis in African American women and adolescents; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to build stronger health care through obstetrics, gynecology, and medical research for treatment of endometriosis was exemplified through his discernment, passion for excellence, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, the passing of our beloved, Donald Chatman is the absence of the body; we are assured he is in the presence of the Lord. For his modeling of care for others consoles us to know that God will never leave us nor forsake us; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook 4th District community embraces the family; that the memories of his Earthly presence will encourage comfort in the time of sorrow and yet the celebration of his life illuminating the joys; and
BE IT FURTHER RESO...
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