Record #: R2016-644   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Arshell Dennis III
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2016-644.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Arshell Dennis III, known as "Trey" by his family and friends, has been called to eternal life at the age of 19; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Wrightwood, Arshell Dennis III was the much-adored son of Chicago police officer Chico Dennis and Ramona; and

WHEREAS, Born in Wrightwood, Arshell Dennis III was a student at St. John's University in New York where he was a junior; and

WHEREAS, Arshell Dennis III was a journalism student and young man of many talents; and

WHEREAS, Arshell Dennis III was active at his college with the NAACP and was loved and respected by friends and teachers; and

WHEREAS, Arshell Dennis III was known in his community as a polite, caring, and kind individual; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Arshell Dennis III serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Arshell Dennis III to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, Arshell Dennis III was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Arshell Dennis III imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

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BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby commemorate Arshell Dennis III for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

suitable copy of this resolution be presented to

erman - If" Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Thai the family of Arshell Dennis III. /