Chicago LGBT Sports and Cultural Community Mourns the Loss of Maggie Daley, Former First Lady of Chicago
by KyleChang | Sun, 11/27/2011 - 10:07
We wish the best and loving memories to Richard M. and family for their loss this week of First Lady Maggie Daley. Their family's love for people, citizens and sports were instrumental in Chicago having secured the winning bid and successful and un-precedented execution of the 2006 Gay Games VIII "Where the World Meets" here in Chicago within 2 years time. This international, multi-sport event delivered just under 12,000 participants from around the world to Chicagoland for over 8 days during July, 2006.
Maggie Daley has been instrumental in helping Mayor Richard M. in building the culture and beauty of the City over the 22 years in office that her husband was in office with green scaping and tulips along Michigan Avenue every Spring. In addition, her legacy of culture and youth initiatves includes After School Matters, Gallery 37 and the Maggie Cancer Center at Northwestern University. They worked with the Chicago Park District in converting abandoned Migs Field into a wild life bird sancturary, bike and jogging trails along the lakefront.
Mayor Richard M. has always been a strong supporter of the LGBT Community working closely with local businesses and community leaders to help make Boystown and Andersonville what they are today -- a great tourist destination and a great place to live & play for the citizens of the LGBT Community.
We are truly blessed to have their support of the LGBT community over the past couple of decades and it's with great sadness that Maggie's Strength, poise and intelligence will only live on in our memories of her. Thank You Maggie for your support or Richard M. and your family and of your many, many GREAT contributions to the City of Chicago that has enriched all of our lives here!
Video Tribute Courtesy of Chicago Tribune
