RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOHN RAY BENDER, SR. ON HIS 90th BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, John Ray Bender, Sr. celebrated his 90th birthday on February 17, 2018;
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward, has apprised the members of the chamber of this remarkable man's auspicious milestone; and
WHEREAS, John Ray Bender, Sr. was the youngest of eight children born to the late Virginia Smith and Sylvester Bender on February 17, 1928; and
WHEREAS, John Ray married the love of his life, Bernice Millbrooks, in 1942. To this blessed union were born eleven children who the couple raised on their farm. He has an incredibly large family with 41 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren and 39 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, John Ray, known as "Player" to family and friends, greatly enjoys playing chess and bingo with family and friends. He is one of those special people that is beloved by all who meet him; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this 28th day of February, 2018, do hereby congratulate John Ray Bender, Sr. on his 90th birthday and extend our very best wishes for many more birthdays to come.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to John Ray Bender, Sr. as a token of our esteem and good wishes.