MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING MILDRED J. ARMSTRONG
WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has chosen to call His precious daughter, Mildred J. Armstrong, home to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, This honorable body has been informed of her transition by the esteemed Alderman of the 6th Ward, Freddrenna M. Lyle; and
WHEREAS, Born January 14, 1920 in Redwood, Mississippi, Mildred was the loving daughter of Arnold and Josie D. Henderson. Mildred and her four brothers shared many happy childhood times with family and friends. Her education began in Ballground, Mississippi. Mildred graduated from high school with honors and received a scholarship to Alcon State University, and majored in home economics. She received a Master of Arts Degree from DePaul University in 1950. Dr. Mildred Armstrong received two Doctoral Degrees: an E.D. in Education and a PhD in Administration; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Armstrong completed an outstanding record of service in her thirty-six year career as a teacher, assistant principal and interim principal in the Chicago Public School system. She taught vocational home economics at Alexander High School and was a typist at Eastman Kodak Company for four years; and
WHEREAS, In 1944, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong joined the Church of the Good Shepherd. She served on the Diaconate Board, Board of Trustees, and as the church Treasurer. She was the recipient of the Lay Recognition Award in 1991. Dr. Armstrong was the first elected historian of the church. She received an award from the Congregational Christian Historical Society for her book entitled "The Miracle on Fifty-Seventh Street... The History of the Church of the Good Shepherd"; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong was a passionate and successful gardener, coaxing beautiful blooms to grace her lawn. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, dancing and playing sports; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mildred J. Armstrong will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in thos...
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