Record #: R2016-614   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Jonathan Christian Mills
Sponsors: Mitts, Emma
Attachments: 1. R2016-614.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JONATHAN CHRISTIAN MILLS

 

 

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the departure of Mr. Jonathan Christian Mills at the age of 24; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of die 37th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Jonathan was born on December 27, 1989, in Peoria, Illinois, to proud parents Floria White and Willie McClarty; and

 

WHEREAS, He was baptized at New Day Missionary Baptist Church where he continued as a member until his departure; and

 

WHEREAS, Jonathan attended North Lawndale College Prep, where he was an acclaimed basketball player; he went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi; and and

 

WHEREAS, Jonathan continued to star out as a basketball player, playing for the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2012 NCAA Tournament and was part of the Conference USA All-Defensive Team in 2011-12; and

 

WHEREAS, After graduation, Jonathan went to on to play professional basketball in Canada for the London Lightning and the Chicago Fury, a semi-pro team in the Midwest Basketball League; and

 

WHEREAS, Jonathan leaves to cherish his memory his children, Aniya and Brielle, parents, Floria White and Willie McClarty; fiance, Breanna Jones; siblings, Ladonna, Bernadine, Kisha, Travon, James, Malcolm, Marquita, Jarred, and Diamonds; special big brother, Vernon Dutch, grandparents, and host of family and friends; and

 

WHEREAS, Jonathan touched the lives of all who knew him through his love for basketball. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this 14'1' day of September, 2016, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Jonathan Christian Mills; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. Jonathan Christian Mills as a sign of our honor, gratitude^afid respect.

EMMA MITTS Alderman, 37th Ward

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