MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JULIUS E. JONES
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the peaceful departure of Mr. Julius E.Jones; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman of the 9th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Julius E. Jones was born to proud parents Ben Edward Jones Sr. and Delores Foster in Chicago, Illinois on August 28, 1959; and
WHEREAS, Julius graduated from Kenwood High School and attended community college; and
WHEREAS, Julius worked at CNA for twenty-years and was employed by Aon for five years preceding his death. He is remembered as a hard worker, who always put the needs of others before his own; and
WHEREAS, Julius is also remembered as a kind and generous man, who cared deeply for others and was known for his sweet nature; and
WHEREAS, His daughter, Asia, was the apple of his eye and brought him joy and happiness; and
WHEREAS, Julius leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Asia Jones; parents Ben Edward Jones Sr. and Delores Foster; sisters, Deborha Jones, Keosha Gamble, and Deborha Jones II, brothers, Ben Jones Jr., Adam Foster, Brian Jones, Edward Jones, and F^dwin Jones; and a host of loving family, friends, cousins, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Jones; and
WHEREAS, Julius touched the lives of all who knew him through his love and caring spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Julius E. Jones; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. Julius E. Jones as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
ANTHONYBEALE Alderman, 9th Ward