MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Michael Eugene Flournoy III, a most beloved young citizen and friend in Chicago's great eighth ward community, has been called home by our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, April 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Michelle A. Harris, Alderman of the 8lh Ward and Chairman ofthe Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics; and
WHEREAS, On November 3, 1997, at Michael Reese Hospital, Tymeka Woods and Michael Eugene Flournoy II became the proud parents of their son, Michael Eugene Flournoy III. At the young age often he was playing football for the West Chatham Panthers. Michael, an attentive student, graduated of Dixon Elementary School and was attending Simeon Career Academy; and
WHEREAS, Michael was a popular student at Simeon Career Academy where he was a vital member of both the football and wrestling teams. He was planning to attend college and having a career as an architect. Michael was looking forward to a possible job at Navy Pier and saving his money for his education; and
WHEREAS, Michael's wrestling coach, Carnell Jones commented by saying "Michael was just a conscientious kid, had a good spirit, and at the same time was really focused on his grades and just wanted to do what he could, whether it was in a classroom or on the wrestling mat, to pick up extra work to improve and get better"; and
WHEREAS, Michael Eugene Flournoy III will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, compassion and passion to live life to its fullest will remain in the mind and heart of all who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Michael Eugene Flournoy III was the loving son of Tymeka Woods and Michael Eugene Flournoy II; grandson of Debra Woods, Sabrina Butler, Audrey Phillips, Samuel Woods, Michael Flournoy and Bill Phillips; brother of Montez Woods-Phillips, Marion Colyer, Marquese Colyer, Mikail Flournoy, Mizan Flournoy, Mujab Flournoy and Marzooq Flournoy, Kierra Flournoy and ...
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