LRB-4352/1
SRM:wlj:jf
March 2008 Special Session
2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
May 12, 2008 - Introduced by
Committee on Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: the life and public service of Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni.
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Whereas, Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni was the medical director of the intensive
3care unit and chief of staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis; and
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Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni, known professionally as "Doctor Neni,"
5specialized in the care of critically ill patients and was a pioneer in introducing to
6Milwaukee hospitals procedures and equipment to better assess and treat the needs
7of critically ill patients; and
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Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni earned a medical degree in his native India and
9moved to the United States with his wife, Kumari, who is also a doctor. After
10completing their residencies in Chicago, the Chintamanenis moved to Milwaukee in
111987 and joined the staffs at St. Francis Hospital and Aurora St. Luke's Medical
12Center; and
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Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni was known not only as a highly praised physician,
14but also as an inspirational teacher who took pleasure in the opportunity to share
15his knowledge, and to be a mentor for physicians, nurses, and other colleagues. His
1expertise as a physician was matched by his compassion for and dedication to his
2patients and their families, and to his fellow workers at the hospital; and
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Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni was also equally dedicated to his wife, his son
4Kathan, and his daughters Smitha and Preethi; and
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Whereas, Dr. Chintamaneni's death was a significant loss not only to his family,
6friends, and coworkers, but also to the entire community which will miss his expert
7care, teaching, compassion, and friendship; now, therefore, be it
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8Resolved by the senate, That the Wisconsin senate hereby commemorates
9the remarkable life of Dr. Krishna Chintamaneni and extends its deepest
10sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.
