MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR CHARLES LEWIS
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the peaceful departure of Mr. Charles Lewis; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37* Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Lewis was born to proud parents Edward and Pauline Lewis in Rosedale, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Charles accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. RJ. Strong; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Ruthie, in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Charles was employed by the Ramada Inn for thirty-three years. In his spare time, he loved to cook and share the meals he prepared with others; and
WHEREAS, Charles is remembered as a kind and generous man, who cared deeply for others and was known for his sweet nature; and
WHEREAS, He always being there to lend a hand to his friends and family, whether it was for a shopping trip or doctor's appointment; and
WHEREAS, Charles leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Ruthie; five stepchildren, Didanto, Tony, Fred, Danny, and Anita Guy; five sisters, Barbara, Georgie, Ethel, Myrdle, and Wilma; two brothers, Freddie and Francis; and a host of family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Charles 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. Charles Lewis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Mr. Charles Lewis as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.