CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN MRS. MARIE ANTOINETTE HEFLIN
WHEREAS, the amazing Mrs. Marie Antoinette Hefiih was called home by the Great I AM on Wednesday, January 18,2023. Mrs. Heflin, a woman "of great "faith and undeniable integrity answered the .call of her Lord, and Savior Jesus.Christ, "Come for I have prepared a place specifically for thee, a mansion thc size of two cities and every room is paved with flawless diamonds, precious rubies and exquisite pearls. As you enter therein everywall is covered with photographs of the lives that you have touched." Immediately, a tear drop fell from the eyes of MrsHeflin as her soul connected with Jesus. The Angels and her husband James who preceded her in death stood by Heaven's Gate and shouted with an exuberant voice, "Welcome Home My.LovcV
WHEREAS, Maya Angelou stated "Love,recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." I can proudly say that Mrs. Heflin's loving and nurturing spirit has stamped the lives of her family, friends and community; Mrs. Heflin was a woman of elegance, intellect and poise. She was well-known throughout the city and everyone felt beyond honored to have Mrs. Heflin in their presence any given day; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to the betterment of herself and her children education speaks volumes. She. studied nursing at.Lucy Flower High School and continued her formal education at Chicago Teachers College,and later earned a Master of Education at the University of Chicago. After serving diligently in the field of nursing she returned back to school and started a new career as an English Teacher for the Chicago Public Schools while showing unending love and support to her husband and children. Continuously demonstrating as Michelle Obama have stated in times past, "Success isn 't about how much money you make, it is about the difference you make in people 's lives; and
WHERE AS,.Mrs. Marie Antoinette Heflin's name means much more than your average nanie. Every letter in her first name, Marie has a significant meaning: M stands for Moves with the intent to change the community. A stands for ^Qts of kindness and grace for all the people she loved and cherished. R stands for Ready to share her very last so others could benefit from her generosity. I stands_lnsight and education in various areas in orderto stay informed on the advancement of the world, E stands for Everlasting joy and greatness that will remain instilled in all the lives that Mrs. Heflin has touched.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the members of City Council will gather together on the 1st Day of February 2023, A.D., and hereby express our deepest condolences to my good friend and brother ofthe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Gary Heflin (son) and to.the extended family, friends and neighbors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution was prepared by 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr., and a more suitable copy will be presented to the Mrs. Marie Antoinette Heflin at a later date.
Howard B. Brookins,~7r. Alderman-21st Ward