Legislation Details

Record #: R2020-793   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/7/2020 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/7/2020
Title: Tribute to late Yvonne Marie Williams
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2020-793.pdf
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN
MS. YVONNE MARIE WILLIAMS


WHEREAS, on Thursday; April. 30, 2020, Ms. Yvonne Marie Williams was called home by the GREAT I AM, "Come for I have prepared a place specifically for thee a mansion the size of a city where each room is filled with elegant framed photographs of the many lives that you have touched. As you cross the threshold of your new home slightly to the left in the south wing you will find crystal floors intricately designed with precious rubies, flawless diamonds and some of the most distinctive pearls that you have ever seen. " Instantaneously, tears began to stream from her eyes and Ms. Williams precious soul connected with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Angels stood by Heaven's Gate shouting with an exuberant voice, "Glory to God - Ms. Yvonne Marie Williams is coming home!"

WHEREAS, the scripture states, "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is lo be praised.'1'' {Proverbs 31:30) everyone that interacted with Ms. Williams can attest to the fact, she was a woman of integrity, a loving wife, exceptional mother and grandmother and the perfect friend and neighbor. Ms. Williams was one ofthe greatest gifts God bestowed unto me as my constituent in the 21st Ward; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Yvonne Marie Williams lifestyle exemplified the very essence of a Intercessor. Over the years her divine relationship with God was one that most desired and modeled. On this day and in years to come my office will always remember her keen discernment about current affairs. Commitment to serve others above herself and her awesome way of managing multiples projects always in a spirit of excellence. In the midst'pf unprecedented times may we glean from one another's strength and share an authentic love for each other as Ms. Yvonne Marie Williams has shown towards everyone that she encountered; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the members of City Council will gather toget...

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