March 2008 Special Session
Senate Resolution 1
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni.
Whereas, Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni was the medical director of the intensive care unit and chief of staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis; and
Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni, known professionally as "Doctor Neni," specialized in the care of critically ill patients and was a pioneer in introducing to Milwaukee hospitals procedures and equipment to better assess and treat the needs of critically ill patients; and
Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni earned a medical degree in his native India and moved to the United States with his wife, Kumari, who is also a doctor. After completing their residencies in Chicago, the Chintamanenis moved to Milwaukee in 1987 and joined the staffs at St. Francis Hospital and Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center; and
Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni was known not only as a highly praised physician, but also as an inspirational teacher who took pleasure in the opportunity to share his knowledge, and to be a mentor for physicians, nurses, and other colleagues. His expertise as a physician was matched by his compassion for and dedication to his patients and their families, and to his fellow workers at the hospital; and
Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni was also equally dedicated to his wife, his son Kathan, and his daughters Smitha and Preethi; and
Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni's death was a significant loss not only to his family, friends, and coworkers, but also to the entire community which will miss his expert care, teaching, compassion, and friendship; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, That the Wisconsin senate hereby commemorates the remarkable life of Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni and extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.
