MRS. JOSIE B. CHILDS CITY COUNCIL MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and judgment has called to her eternal rest, Mrs. Josie B. Childs, a beloved citizen, faithful woman of God and friend to a multitude of Chicagoans. Today the Chicago City Council honors the life of the founder and President of the nonprofit Chicago-based Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee (MHWLC), the late Mrs. Josie B. Childs. This exemplary woman has been a celebrated and widely respected civic icon for many years and by several generations of Chicagoans; and
WHEREAS, I - - Leslie Hairston, 5th Ward Alderman join my City Council colleagues in being very sorry to hear of her death. Furthermore, we'll also will miss her undeniable passion, contagious spirit & tireless dedication. The suave, confident persona and never give up or give in approach Josie, a longtime South Shore resident perfected, was hugely successful in many diverse areas; and
WHEREAS, Many local leaders and activists also believe it's probably no coincidence that Josie made her transition and joined Harold in Heaven on February 13, 2023 as Chicago is concluding the year-long 100th Centennial of the late Mayor Harold Washington's birth and as we approach the 40th Anniversary of his historical 1983 election as Chicago's First Black Mayor; and
WHEREAS, During the turbulent era in America, when rampant social change was on the horizon virtually every week, to recent similar civic incursions, Josie served a passionate, stabilizing social force, while fighting for causes she believed in. Equally significant, back then and today, throughout her entire accomplished life until her unfortunate passing, Josie advised, nurtured, and represented new generations of activist Black and multi-cultural objectors from the neighborhoods of Chicago;
WHEREAS, Josie Childs was a vibrant, no-nonsense, dynamic, and highly engaging 96-year-old south side Chicagoan, whose entire life encompassed both a historical and ...
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