MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR ARSHELL DENNIS III
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the untimely departure of Mr. Arshcll "Trey" Dennis 111 on August 14, 2016; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Derrick G. Curtis, Alderman of the 18'11 Ward; and
WHEREAS, Arshell was born to proud parents ArsheU, "Chico" Dennis II, a long-time Chicago Police Officer and Ramona Woods Dennis on February 17, 1997; and
WHEREAS, As a high school student, Arshell participated in the University of Chicago's Upward Bound program for students who want to prepare for a successful education and career by expanding their educational experiences beyond the school classroom; and
WHEREAS, Arshell graduated from Urban Prep Academy Charter High School in 2014, and was entering his Junior year at St. John's University in New York City, NY, majoring in Journalism; and
WHEREAS, Arshcll dreamed of becoming a Writer, stating that his goal w7as to influence the world positively and channel what he'd learned about poetry and struggle into words that could put an end to the ongoing tragedies in the world; and
WHEREAS, A music fan, Arshell was also taking classes at the Institute for Audio Research in Manhattan, where he was writing his own music and rapping; and
WHEREAS, Arshell was elected and served as Vice President of the St. John's University's N AACP chapter during the 2015-2016 academic year; and
WHEREAS, Arshell was a fierce advocate for social justice, attending rallies for the gun control movement after Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin, was fatally shot in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Arshell leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Arshell II and Ramona, sister, Rachel, grandparents, Arshell, Louise, Allean, and Louise, aunt, Chandra, best friends, Matthew, Juan, Adeola, and Andrew, and host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Elsie Houston; and
WHEREAS, Arshell touched the lives of all who knew him through his love for the world and caring spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Arshell Dennis III.
Alderman, 18th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. Arshell Dennis III as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.