RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of sixty-nine; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Chatham neighborhood, Judy Tucker was a highly accomplished veteran of public service and the devoted wife of Elishious; and
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker was the much-adored mother of Harriet Pitts, William Pitts, Aron Pitts, Michael Pitts and Dottie Hall, the grandmother of eighteen and the great-grandmother of seven; and
WHEREAS, A woman of dignity, grace and charm, Judy Tucker was the dear sister of Lydia Christian and Cedric Ellis; and
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker enjoyed a highly successful career on the local and federal levels of government during which she earned a reputation as a no-nonsense problem-solver; and
Services to Congressman
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker was the longtime Director of Constituent
Bobby L. Rush and a former aide to
Congressman Ralph Metcalfe, Sr; and
WHEREAS, As Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Rush, Judy Tucker assisted the community with problems involving public utilities, housing, social security and taxes; and
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker was a welcoming individual who always demonstrated kindness to those she met and made her career a personal mission of service; and
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker additionally worked on the staffs of Alderman Tyrone Kenner, Cook County Commissioner Jerry Butler and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations; and
WHEREAS, In her spare time, Judy Tucker grew vegetables in her garden which she generously shared with others; and
WHEREAS, Judy Tucker faithfully attended Miracle House of Prayer Church in Chicago where she was an usher; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Judy Tucker serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Judy Tucker imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore
BE IT R...
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