adopted by TheCityCouncil ofthe City of Chicago, Illinois
Presented bv ALVERMAN WALTER BURNETT. TR. on JULY 7, 2018
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WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of God, in His Infinite Wisdom, calling home a most beloved citizen, Ms. Doris Louise Ivy, to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her transition by the Honorable Walter Burnett, Jr., Alderman of the 27th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy was bom on April 23, 1933, to the late Jesse Clark White, Sr. and Julia White, in Alton, Illinois, then at an early age, she and her family moved to Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy married Arthur Lee Crume, Sr., and of that union, one child was born. Later, marrying the late Arthur Ivy, they were the devoted parents of nine additional children, and in-turn, receiving a wealth of grandchildren and great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy served this earthly kingdom lovingly as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was also a member ofthe Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, singing in their choir; member of the William V. Banks Grand Lodge Order of Eastern Stars, mentoring women on leadership and in bible study; and a volunteer for the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, supporting the senior citizen community along with being a Judge of Election for more than thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy, a gracious kidney transplant survivor, was a staunch supporter of the Organ and Tissue Donor Program of Illinois, she was often promoting the importance of this life saving initiative and making appearances alongside her revered brother and friend, the Honorable Jesse C. White, Jr. - Illinois Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy, although petite in stature, always displayed a bigger than life smile that was infectious. She loved traveling, gaming, and was a phenomenal cook that enjoyed preparing new recipes; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Doris L. Ivy will surely be missed, she leaves a host of loving family and friends to cherish fond memories of her life and remarkable legacy of civic duty and giving; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor, and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled here this Twenty-fifth Day of July, 2018, do hereby express our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and countless others, whose life was touched by Ms. Doris L. Ivy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Doris L. Ivy, as a token of our acknowledgement and respect.
Walter Burnett, Jr. Alderman, 27th Ward