Memorial Resolution for James Land
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this chamber learned of the unfortunate departure of James Land; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, James Land was born in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Joy Land and Mrs. Ida Mae Land on August 2, 1968; and
WHEREAS, James attended John Hay Elementary School and Austin High School, both on the west side of Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, James worked as a devoted security guard for Dawson Security Company in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, He served as a loving member of the Old Ship of Zion M.B. Church in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, His nickname was "Sugar Bear" because of his loving nature, giving spirit, and kind
soul; and
WHEREAS, His spirit will be remembered and cherished by those who loved him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Land leaves to cherish his memory his: wife, Toyisha Land; children, James Land, Jr., Lakiya, Aniya, Ahmad, Ahmiya, Starhiya and Miasjii; sisters, Joyce Brown Amos and Betty Jean Land-Holmes; brothers, Mose Land, Johnny Land, George Land, Bryant Land and Rayshawn Land; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his: parents, Joy and Ida Mae Land; sisters, Tracey Land and Consuela Land; brothers, Michael Larry and Bruce Land, St.; nephew, Damon; and brother-in-law, Tommie Holmes. Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of James Land and extend to his family our sincere condolences.
Alderman, 37th Ward
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of James Land as a token of our respect.