MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING MILDRED J. ARMSTRONG
WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has chosen to call His precious daughter, Mildred J. Armstrong, home to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, This honorable body has been informed of her transition by the esteemed Alderman of the 6th Ward, Freddrenna M. Lyle; and
WHEREAS, Born January 14, 1920 in Redwood, Mississippi, Mildred was the loving daughter of Arnold and Josie D. Henderson. Mildred and her four brothers shared many happy childhood times with family and friends. Her education began in Ballground, Mississippi. Mildred graduated from high school with honors and received a scholarship to Alcon State University, and majored in home economics. She received a Master of Arts Degree from DePaul University in 1950. Dr. Mildred Armstrong received two Doctoral Degrees: an E.D. in Education and a PhD in Administration; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Armstrong completed an outstanding record of service in her thirty-six year career as a teacher, assistant principal and interim principal in the Chicago Public School system. She taught vocational home economics at Alexander High School and was a typist at Eastman Kodak Company for four years; and
WHEREAS, In 1944, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong joined the Church of the Good Shepherd. She served on the Diaconate Board, Board of Trustees, and as the church Treasurer. She was the recipient of the Lay Recognition Award in 1991. Dr. Armstrong was the first elected historian of the church. She received an award from the Congregational Christian Historical Society for her book entitled "The Miracle on Fifty-Seventh Street... The History of the Church of the Good Shepherd"; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong was a passionate and successful gardener, coaxing beautiful blooms to grace her lawn. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, dancing and playing sports; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her. Her parents, brothers, Hershel, Creed, Wellington and Arnold Jr. Henderson, having predeceased her, Mildred leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her loving son Bailous Armstrong (Angel); four grandchildren, Arion Rogers, Darian Marsh, Bailous C. Armstrong and Isaiah W. Armstrong; one great grandson, Darian K. Marsh; nieces, Jacqueline Gray (Glen), and Rita Henderson; nephews, Herschel Henderson Jr. (Elvia), Arnolds Henderson v,Esq (Andrea); sister-in-law, Florence Henderson; four great nieces, four great nephews, and a host of other relatives and many friends; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this sixth day of December 8, 2010, A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong.