CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN EXCEPTIONAL WOMAN "JIMMIE FERGUSON"
WHEREAS, Jimmie Ferguson answered her Redeemer's call, "Come my precious daughter, I have a secret place where I will'hide'thee, an eternal resting place far away from this troubled world in which you were bom, and that place is called Heaven." Immediately, Jimmie Ferguson reached out and grabbed her Savior's hand, while the Angels in Heaven sang praises and shouted, "Hallelujah".
WHEREAS, the scriptures states, "My sheep know my voice and follow me," Jimmie Ferguson life was the example of a woman that had a relationship with the Father; it was intimate and personal. The Lord groomed and carved out her assignments, and Jimmie Ferguson fulfilled each one according to the Word of God. How would I describe Jimmie Ferguson? She was an Awesome and Mighty Woman of God!
WHEREAS, she fought the good fight of faith, her strength was remarkable and her life was a gift to those who knew her. Though we cried many nights and prayed fervently for the life of Jimmie Ferguson, we know that according to scripture, "One day we shall all meet her again."
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, will gather on the day of June, 2011, A.D., to express our sorrow on the passing of Jimmie Ferguson and extend to her family and friends our sincere condolences; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Jimmie Ferguson.
HOWARD B. BROOWS, 1 Alderman -21!( Ward