MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has cajled James "Jimmy" Taylor, most beloved citizen to his eternal reward, July 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, James was born July 13, 1937 in Buna Vista, Mississippi to the late Jimmy and Ineza Taylor; and
WHEREAS, James was preceded in death by one daughter; Sheila; two sons; Frank and Robert Jr; four sisters; Lilie Mae Bean, Inez golden, Lula Oats, and Essie Lee Buck Halter; three brothers; al Taylor, Albert Boxx, and Robert Boxx; and
WHEREAS, James; accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grover Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, James leaves to cherish his loving and precious memories his loving, caring dedicated, devoted and praying wife, Ann Taylor; three children, Jimmy Dale, Roger, James Jr. and Demetrius; three sisters; Pauline Gardner, Merline Gates, Georgia Mae Wilson (Robert) 15 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren, two daughters-n-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, A cherished friend and supportive family member to all, James will be deeply missed but the remembrance of his character, dedication and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty fifth day of June, 2014 A.D., do hereby commemorate Mr. James "Jimmy" Taylor for his many lifetime contributions and do hereby extend to his family and many friends our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of James "Jimmy" Taylor.
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