MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR IDA MAE CRAIG HARRIS
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Ida Mae Craig Harris on February 16, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, born in Marion, Alabama, Ida Mae was the beloved daughter of (the late) Malinda and (the late) Pack Craig, Sr. Although she was the second of nine children, Ida Mae instinctively took on the role of caretaker for her younger siblings. She accepted Christ at an early age and for more than 64 years has been a faithful member ofthe Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Ida Mae served as a board member, enjoyed singing with the choir and participated as a reader of the announcements; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after graduating from Lincoln High School in Marion, Ida Mae relocated to Chicago to pursue her dreams of attending College where she enrolled at Roosevelt University. Soon after, she met and married, (the late) Tommie Sr. and to this union were blessed with five children; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated wife and mother, Ida Mae's family was her priority, ensuring a safe, healthy environment and creating a comfortable home filled with love. Family fellowship was important, education was essential. Ida Mae stressed the importance of higher education to her children and every generation thereafter; and
WHEREAS, Ida Mae later fulfilled her dream and graduated from East West University. Her career span began at the YMCA, accepting a position with the City of Chicago and eventually retiring her profession as Assistant to the Director of Human Resources with the Circuit Court of Cook County and Social Services where she spent over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Ida Mae delighted in having family and friends to her home to share a meal. Her cooking was superb but her pound cakes and chicken salad were a standard delight for all who visited. She was known for her fashi...
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