TRIBUTE TO REVEREND FRANK JONES. JR.
WHEREAS, In His Infinite Wisdom, Almighty God has granted Reverend Frank Jones Jr., an outstanding public servant and a vital and active member of his community, eternal rest on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the age of fifty-four; and
Honorable Michelle A. Harris, Alderman of the 8th Ward and Chairman of the Committee on
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of Rev. Jones's transition by the ble Michelle A. Harris, Aids Committees, Rules and Ethics; and
WHEREAS, On June 21, 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones Sr. became the proud parents of their newborn son, Frank Jones Jr. After graduating from elementary school and high school Frank was eager to further his education. He attended Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois where he received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. He continued his education and received a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Chicago State University; and
WHEREAS, Frank Jones Jr. accepted and rejoiced in God at an early age and his faith carried him through the trials and tribulations of life. He was ordained a minister at the Power Circle Congregation in Chicago on January 17, 1998 and began to give guidance to finding a positive spiritual path; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jones Jr. has helped many throughout his career and will be greatly missed all through the city of Chicago. He has touched many people with his courage and intellect; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Frank Jones Jr. will be remembered as a loving and devoted son, loving brother, cherished friend and neighbor who enriched the lives of all who knew him in countless ways. He will be deeply missed but the remembrance of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Frank Jones Jr. leaves behind to mourn his death and celebrate his life and his accomplishments are his three loving sisters, Patricia Ann Jones, Irma Jean Jones and Ruthie Ann Jones; his brother, Bill Jones and a host of other relatives and many friends; now, therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered this twenty-fifth day of June 2014 A.D., do hereby express our sincere sorrow upon the passing of Reverend Frank Jones Jr. and extend our deepest condolence to his family and friends as well as all those whose lives he touched.
Be It Further Resolved. That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Reverend Frank Jones Jr.
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