Chicago City Council Resolution Celebrating the 100th Birthday of 8th Ward
Chicago Resident Laura Miller-Nickerson
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and judgment continues to show favor by granting the timeless gifts of love, joy and longevity to a beloved, longtime 8th Ward resident, a faithful woman of God and dedicated community service, who on the afternoon of Saturday, July 28, 2018 will be honored by her loving family, church members and friends as she celebrates her 100th Centennial birthday; and
WHEREAS, the family of the honoree, Mrs. Laura Nickerson have informed 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris about the upcoming celebration of the 100th birthday of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Laura Nickerson, which will occur on July 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Michelle A. Harris, and on behalf of the residents 8th Ward & her fellow colleagues of the Chicago City Council have informed this august body of this significant upcoming Centennial birthday celebration honoring Mrs. Nickerson; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Laura Miller Nickerson was born to into the loving union of her parents Florence Britton-Miller and Charlie Miller, on July 30,1918 in Gulfport Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Laura had three sisters who have predeceased her: Bessie William, Janie Mabley and Thelma Gilland, as well as one deceased brother Johnny B Miller; and
WHEREAS, Laura Miller Nickerson was always an energetic, inquisitive and forward-thinking individual. Laura loved school and graduated from Thirty-Third Avenue High School in Gulfport Mississippi. After graduating from high school, Laura relocated to Chicago Illinois during the Great Migration, where she met and married her late husband Cleveland Nickerson, a local jazz musician; and
WHEREAS, Laura and Cleveland traveled throughout the United States as he played with many musical greats in large and small venues with his New York Organ jazz combo. Often during their travels they experienced the segregated color barrier, and during tha...
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