Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2021-972

• Record #: R2021-972
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/14/2021
• Final action: 9/14/2021
• Title: Tribute to late Mother Nellie M Baker
• Sponsors: Coleman, Stephanie D.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/14/2021		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
9/14/2021	36665	City Council	Adopted	Pass

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Consecrated Mother Nellie M. Baker, a 16th Ward Pioneer, has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 96;

WHEREAS, Heaven has added an angel as Mother Baker served as an guiding light that shined and brighten many of the faces of family, friends and anyone who encountered her, being a true inspiration to everyone around her. She showed love, brought joy, and gave us all the lasting gift of life and will bless our memories forever; and,

WHEREAS, to New Mt. Sinai, family, Spiritual Wholistic Ministry family and the multitude of generations that were loved and reared by Mother Baker, we wish you peace, comfort and encouragement when facing the days ahead. Cherish the love and memories that Mother Baker shared, and be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you; and

BE IT RESOLVED, in the month of August and year of 2021 that this Aldermanic Acknowledgement is presented to the Bishop Shirley Coleman & Spiritual Wholistic Ministries, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this acknowledgement presented to the City of Chicago on the 14^th day of September 2021 as a sign of honor, gratitude, and respect.