MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF HOWARD SHEPHERD BOWLING
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and judgment has called to his heavenly home, Mr. Howard Shepherd Bowling, a beloved citizen, faithful man of God and 8th Ward resident, on Sunday March 19,2017; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of Mr. Howard Shepherd Bowling's transition by the Honorable Michelle A. Harris, Alderman of the 8th ward; and
WHEREAS, Howard Shepherd Bowling was born in our great city of Chicago on June 30, 1958 to his loving parents, Walter Frank Bowling and Ethel Shepherd Bowling. Although Howard was the only child who blessed the Bowling Family, there was an abundance of joy, love and laughter throughout his life. His many friends and family members affectionately knew Howard as "H.B.". He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at the early age of eight years old and was baptized at St. Joseph M.B. Church. He was a graduate of Schmidt Elementary School and Chicago Vocational High School; and
WHEREAS, Howard Shepherd Bowling was a highly capable and dedicated employee of CNA Insurance, where he applied his professional service for more than twenty-five years. The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Howard Shepherd serves as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Howard Shepherd Bowling was a warm and compassionate man, who gave selflessly of his time and energy to family members, friends, church members and neighbors alike. He will be sorely missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and joyful enthusiasm for life will live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Howard Shepherd Bowling was a vital and active individual to touched the hearts of the young and the old. Mourning their loss of Mr. Howard Shepherd Bowling and cherishing his memory is his loving mother Ethel (Tammy) Bowling; daughter, Tamika La"Shawn Bell; sons, Treval and Brandon; granddaughter, Mikayia H. Bell; uncles, Sidney (Jack) Bowling, Shepherd Sr., and Archie Shepherd Jr.; aunts, Mary Angles and Ruby J. Shepherd and a host of other relatives and many special and dear friends; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and the members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here in assembly this twenty-fourth day of May 2017 A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Howard Shepherd Bowling and extend to his family and friends our sincere condolences.
Michelle A. Harris, Alderman - 8 Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Mr. Howard Shepherd Bowling.
