Memorial Resolution
WHEREAS, in His infinite wisdom, Almighty God has granted eternal peace to Jimmy Lee Pounds, Sr. on June 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Deborah Graham, Alderman ofthe 29th Ward, has informed this esteemed body ofthe transition of Jimmy Lee Pounds, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, born to Alene and Joe Nathan Pounds, Sr., on July 28,1950 in Forrest City, Arkansas, Jimmy professed his belief in Christ and was baptized at an early age; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy attended John Marshall High School on Chicago's West Side, and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Malcolm X College. After being drafted into the United States Army, Jimmy served his country as a Specialist from May 27,1970 until September 9,1971; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy had a successful career as a manager at Fun In Motion for 28 years. He retired in 2013 to enjoy time on his front porch, gardening and tending to his flowers. Jimmy enjoyed life with his family and friends, who loved him for his humorous, outspoken nature that livened up any party or gathering, and
WHEREAS, Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents: Alene and Joe, and his brothers: Alan and Stanley; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy is survived by his wife Abbie; daughter Whitney; son Jimmy Lee, Jr.; stepson Paul Smith; five sisters: Linda, Cassondra, Phyllis, Patricia (Calvin) Webb, and Toni (James) Jefferson; four brothers: Steven, Denton, Joe Nathan, Jr., and Bobby; grandchildren Benjaming, Dorien Michael, Damonte, Alexis, and Markese; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this tenth day of December, 2014, do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Jimmy Lee Pounds, Sr., and extend to his family and friends our sincere condolences; and,
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy.of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Jimmy Lee Pounds, Sr.
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DEBORAH GRAHAM Alderman, 29th Ward
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