Patrick J. O’Shea of Lombard, DuPage County Board District 2 named new member of DuPage County Board of Health

Fri September 25, 2009

Patrick J. O'Shea of Lombard, DuPage County Board District 2 named new member of DuPage County Board of Health

Patrick J. O'Shea of Lombard, who represents District 2 on the DuPage County Board, is a new member of the DuPage County Board of Health. He was appointed by County Board Chairman Robert J. Schillerstrom.

O'Shea is active in numerous organizations, including professional, educational, community and political groups, in addition to serving on DuPage County Board committees. He is currently the County Board Vice Chairman.

"It's an honor to join the Board of Health and offer my ideas on how to improve the health of individuals and families throughout DuPage County. Health is so important to everyone. I'm looking forward to assisting the Health Department with its important mission," said O'Shea.

Linda Kurzawa, President of the Board of Health and a fellow county board member, added: "We are looking forward to the experience and community perspective that Patrick will bring to the Board of Health on how to improve the quality of life for all DuPage County residents."

O'Shea replaces Kyle Gilgis, who previously served on both the DuPage County Board and the Board of Health.

The Board of Health meets at 6:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the health department's Central Public Health Center, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

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