RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council is pleased to note that Annie Warren Edwards is being honored at her 90th year Birthday Celebration; and
WHEREAS, Annie Warren Edwards, born in Tennessee, claimed Chicago as her home at the tender age of 3; and
WHEREAS, Annie, a survivor of some of the most turbulent times in Chicago, is a living testament to the truth of the saying, "that which does not destroy you makes you stronger"; and
WHEREAS, an avid Churchgoer and member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church since 1953, Annie has served in her Church for the past 64 years; and
WHEREAS, as a member of her Church, she served in various capacities, including as a member of the Senior Usher Board and President of the Evans Booster Club; and
WHEREAS, Annie's dedication to service is exemplified in her offspring 'Royal,' a gifted Church musician; 'Helen' a Christian Education scholar and dedicated servant to her Church and Pastor; and
WHEREAS, Annie's continued service commitment includes the support of Operation Breadbasket, Operation Push and other civic organizations that support the progressive movement; and
WHEREAS, Annie retired in 1993 from 'GTE Automatic Electric' after thirty years of service; and
WHEREAS, Annie's love of family and her contributions to this fair city is a testament to the Power of Love. Annie is the grandmother of Alderman David Moore's dear friend, Larry Rogers, Jr. and she and her family have embraced Alderman Moore as a member of their family. A strong woman, jazzy, and elegant; yet not afraid to speak her mind. Annie has always encouraged, uplifted and been supportive of Alderman Moore's endeavors; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered this twenty-fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby salute this jazzy and elegant lady, Annie Edwards, on her legacy and the occasion of her 90th celebration of life on May 20, 2017; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy...
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