TRIBUTE TO LATE JAMES HARRIS, SR.
WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has chosen to bring his beloved child, James Harris, Sr. to his eternal reward, Friday, April 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been notified of Mrs. James Harris, Sr. 's transition by the esteemed alderman ofthe 9th'Ward, Anthony Beale; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 23, 1933 to the union ofthe late William Ernest Harris and Cassie Richardson, Jim was one of six children, Willie L., Water G., Wade H., Mabel and Hazel who brought laughter into the family. He was educated in the Wake County School system. Jim served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War and received an Honorable Discharge; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the strength and solidity of family life, James, "Jim" Harris, Sr. was united in holy matrimony with Nellie M. Cannady on October 19, 1953 and to this blessed union a son was born; and
WHEREAS, James Harris, Sr. a cherished friend and good neighbor to all has enriched the lives of the young and the old. He will be deeply missed but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, James Harris, Sr. leaves to cherish his accomplishments, his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Nellie Harris; loving son, James Jr. (Carol); two sisters, Mabel H. Burton and Hazel H. Ball; one sister-in-law, Ruby Cannady; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Evelyn) Cannady and James (Josephine) Cannady; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends, now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fifth day of June 2013, A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Mr. James Harris, Sr. and extend to his family and friends our sincere condolences.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Mr. James...
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