Record #: R2015-610   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/29/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/29/2015
Title: Tribute to late Charcey Glenn
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2015-610.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Charcey Glenn has gone to her eternal reward at the age of 73; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, A resident of Leeds, Alabama, Charcey Glenn was the loving mother of National Basketball Association Hall of Fame superstar Charles Barkley; and

 

WHEREAS, The beloved daughter of the late Charles Gaiter and Johnnie Mickens, Charcey Glenn graduated from Moton High School in 1962; and

 

WHEREAS, A civic leader and active member of her community, Charcey Glenn ably served as the Chair of the Leeds Water Works Board; and

 

WHEREAS, Known for her vibrant personality and optimistic spirit, Charcey Glenn was a longtime and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Leeds; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Charcey Glenn serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, Charcey Glenn was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

WHEREAS, To her devoted sons, Charles and John, and her six adoring granddaughters, Charcey Glenn imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-ninth day of July, 2015, do hereby commemorate Charcey Glenn for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charcey Glenn.

 

 

 

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