Record #: R2017-413   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/24/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Congratulations extended to Lois Hauselman for dedicated service to 21st Ward community
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2017-413.pdf
HONORING A PHENOMENAL WOMAN - MRS. LOIS HAUSELMAN

WHEREAS, God, in His Most Infinite Wisdom, called Mrs. Lois Hauselman to an assignment that was designed specifically to change the lives of our youth; she gladly took on the position and ran with it by faith and never by the unpleasant and blurry sight of what appeared around her, and as a result, her commitment helped to encourage approximately 200 youth at the Camp of Dreams; and

WHEREAS, the scripture teaches that many are called but few are chosen, Mrs. Lois Hauselman's character is the greatest reflection of a person who has been selected by God because of her selfless love and patience towards the youth. Not once has she allowed their educational background or economic status to skew her viewpoint about them or any of their family members; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lois Hauselman's resume is very impressive to say the least; she was the co-founder and executive editor of Other Voices an award-winning literary magazine housed at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), former account executive in a San Francisco advertising firm, and script writer and film consultant with Lifestyle Productions in Chicago. She takes great pride in having been the first woman in 120 years to become president of the Anshe Emet Synagogue. Above all, she is among the original board members that created Camp of Dreams; and

WHEREAS, her prayer life and keen discernment launched her into a "mode of thinking" that nothing is too hard for God. She continues to stand strong on the Word of God through every challenge and victory for the disadvantaged youth, families and friends; and

WHEREAS, we stand here today, to salute a virtuous woman, a trustworthy confidante, mother-figure to the younger generation, mentor, and more importantly a woman with tremendous purpose; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that we the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, will gather on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, A.D., to express their appreciation for Mr...

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