Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2016-293

• Record #: R2016-293
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 5/18/2016
• Final action: 5/18/2016
• Title: Congratulations extended to Carrie Holt on 80th birthday
• Sponsors: Harris, Michelle A.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2016		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
5/18/2016	25368	City Council	Adopted	Pass

SALUTE TO MRS. CARRIE HOLT ON THE OCCASION OF HER 80^th BIRTHDAY

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that the member of the Chicago City Council is hereby informed of Mrs. Carrie Holt's 80^th Birthday; and

WHEREAS, Her friends and family members are gathering Saturday, May 21, 2016 to pay tribute to Mrs. Carrie Holt, an enthusiastic, active and much-loved resident of Chicago's great 8^th Ward community; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Carrie Holt was born on May 19, 1936. She is a loving, compassionate and considerate mother to her children, Horace and Denise and to her son-in-law, Terrence. Carrie is the widow of her beloved husband who served his country proudly and received an Honorable Discharge; and

WHEREAS, A caring and religious woman, Carrie attends Southlawn United Methodist Church where she participates joyously with the congregation under the direction of her Pastor. Carrie is always willing to help her many friends and neighbors and has earned love and respect from all; and

WHEREAS, Carrie's favorite pastimes are: playing tennis, playing scrabble, going to the movies, attending the theater, and line dancing. She will be celebrating her 80^th Birthday in New York City where she will be touring the city and attending several enjoyable plays; and

WHEREAS, Carrie Holt is a loving mother, cherished friend and good neighbor to all and has enriched the lives of the young and the old; and

WHEREAS, Carrie, the remarkable person that she is has remained today an inspiration to all who have reached their octogenarian years and she is also a treasured matriarch to her grateful and loving family and friends; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Michelle A. Harris, Alderman of the 8^th Ward has apprised this august body of Carrie Holt significant milestone; now therefore

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled here this 18^th day of May, 2016 A.D., do hereby recognize a life of eighty years as extraordinary, and collectively we salute Mrs. Carrie Holt on the occasion of her 80^th birthday celebration and extend to her our very best wishes for continued good health, and happiness in years to come.

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mrs. Carrie Holt.

MICHELLE A. HARRIS Alderman - 8^th Ward

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