Record #: R2016-956   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 12/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 12/14/2016
Title: Congratulations extended to Minor Allen, Sr. on 80th birthday
Sponsors: Curtis, Derrick G.
Attachments: 1. R2016-956.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Active community member and longtime Chicagoan, Minor Allen, Sr., will celebrate his 80th Birthday on December 1, 2016; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special occasion by the Honorable Derrick Curtis, Alderman of the 18th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Symbolic of the strength and solidity of family life, Minor and his (late) wife of 56 years, Ollie, were blessed with three adoring children; Minor, Jr., Mark, Michele and two precious grandchildren, DaNia and Markus; and

 

WHEREAS, A man of great integrity and resilient work ethics, Minor served as Restaurant and Banquet Facility Manager at the McCormick Hotel in Chicago for over 30 years and later, became Manager of Rev. Johnnie Coleman's Banquet Facility. He was co-owner of the first Dixie Kitchen Restaurant in Hyde Park and owner of the former Sportsman Lounge and Deli; and

 

WHEREAS, A man of great hope and vision, he marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago; was a member of Dr. King's Chicago SCLC "Operation Breadbasket" headquarters and a founding member of Operation PUSH under Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.; and

 

WHEREAS, A man of great dedication and faith, Minor was a founding member of the original St. James Church of God in Christ and current founding member of The Sion Temple Church of God in Christ; and

 

WHEREAS, Minor, the remarkable person that he has remained today is an inspiration to all who have reached their octogenarian years and is a treasured matriarch to his grateful family and friends; and

 

WHEREAS, Cognizant of the history to which Minor Allen, Sr. has both witnessed and contributed, the Chicago City Council believes that Minor is richly deserving of the adulation and good wishes he is offered as he celebrates his 80th birthday; now, therefore,

 

Be it Resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled here this thirtieth day of November, 2016, do hereby congratulate Minor Allen, Sr. on the occasion of his 80th Birthday and do hereby express our warmest and best wishes for his continued good health and happiness in years to come; and

 

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Minor Allen, Sr.

Derrick Curtis Alderman, 18th Ward