TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF HENDERSON BROWN
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom and Judgment has called to his eternal reward Henderson Brown, a beloved citizen and friend on Sunday July 31, 2016, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council was informed of Mr. Henderson Brown's transition by the esteemed Alderman of the 8th Ward, Michelle A. Harris; and
WHEREAS, The lives of Adeline Harris and Arnold Brown were blessed on May 15, 1937 with the birth of their son, Henderson Brown. He and his siblings, Duke, Amanda, Patience, Katherine and Estelle were full of life and brought joy and laughter into the Brown Family home. Although his loving mother passed at a young age, leaving Henderson to be raised by his siblings, he had a solid but humble beginning. He graduated elementary school, high school, and two years of college with the basketball scholarship he earned for his excellent performance as a basketball player; and
WHEREAS, Henderson Brown met and married the former Evelyn Iris Mayfield and to this young and loving couple three children were born: Rodney, Robin and Rory. The Brown Family moved to the south side of Chicago in 1964. Henderson worked several jobs to make absolutely sure that his family was well taken care of. He was employed with the Chicago Transit Authority for many years and retired from ET&E Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Henderson was well respected and loved by many. He was a man who enjoyed life, playing poker, going to the Kentucky Derby, watching football and either talking with or listening to what others had to say; he lived life to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, Henderson Brown will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him. He will be missed by his family and friends. Henderson leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Rodney, Robin and Rory; his sister, Estelle; grandchildren, Erika, Amanda, Eyliece, Haley and Isaiah Brown; great grandchildren, Elijah, Londyn, Paris, and Alaiya and a host of other relatives and friends; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and Members of the Chicago City Council, gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2016 A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Henderson Brown and extend to his family and friends our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Henderson Brown.