Record #: R2019-564   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/24/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/24/2019
Title: Tribute to late Jada Russell
Sponsors: Scott, Jr. Michael, Dowell, Pat, King, Sophia D.
Attachments: 1. R2019-564.pdf

RESOLUTON CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MRS. JADA RUSSEL, CEO OF HIGH STYLE MARKETING AND PR

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WHEREAS, We regret to hear of the passing of Mrs. Jada Russell, CEO of High Style Marketing and PR (HSMPR) on July 2, 2019, after a valiant battle with breast cancer; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of the passing of this significant public relations entrepreneur and consummate professional by the Honorable Michael Scott, Jr., Alderman of the 24th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Russell's Chicago-based firm, HSMPR, is considered a gold standard in public relation firms and have paired with such prominent individuals as Valarie Jarrett, Jessie Jackson, United States Congressman Bobby Rush (D-Chicago) and Dwayne Wade; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Russell's personality was always best described as "professional," "polished," "intelligent," "thoughtful," "supportive," "stylist" and "loving". Ms. Russell worked tirelessly to develop her HSMPR firm to provide the best service, imaging and branding consultant expertise to all her clients and organizations in her charge; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Russell will always be remembered as a loving wife, (Chef Julius Russell, Husband), sister, (Sybil Goodlett Smith), friend and professional colleague to all who had the honor of crossing her life path; and

WHEREAS, We now salute and celebrate the life journey of Mrs. Jada Russell and thank her for her professional achievements and for her commitment to community, (ex: Co-Founder of the Greater Westside Community Development Corporation), culture, fashion, (Fashion Institute of Technology - Graduate), and extraordinary work ethic; now therefore,

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BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this July 24th 2019, to hereby express our condolences to the Jada Russell family and wish them God's grace during this time of bereavement and celebration of a wonderful and purposeful life.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Mrs. Jada Russell as a sign of our appreciation an<y recognition for £er life journey and accomplishments.

 

MIC HAEL SCOTT, JR. Alderman, 24th Ward

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PAT DOWELL Alderman, 3rd Ward

SOPHIA D. KING Alderman, 4th Ward