RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF FRANK INGRAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His Infinite Wisdom, has granted Frank Ingram, eternal life on Friday, October 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ingram was born July 31, 1942 to the late Stonewall Sr. and Ruth Ingram. He was the eldest of twelve siblings, two of whom preceded him in passing; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ingram attended Ruleville Central Elementary School and Ruleville High School. He furthered his education by attending Mississippi Valley State University; and
WHEREAS, During Frank Ingram's early adulthood, he was first introduced to the jewelry and pawnshop industry which included long trips across the United States to attend pawnbroker conventions. He was a proud member of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, National Pawnbrokers Association and also a member of the Notary Club; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ingram and Quence Flowers were united in Holy Matrimony November 28, 2010. To this union, three children were born: Dwayne, who has since passed, Yolanda, and Priscilla; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ingram leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Quence, two children, brothers and sisters Vernon, Robert, Vera, Bertha, John, Mary Gertrude, Betty Jean, Flora and Millicent as well as three grandchildren Lamar, Nickolas, and Lamaria; and
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the city of Chicago City Council, assembled here this 3rd day of November, 2010A.D., do hereby express our sincere sorrow at the passing of Frank Ingram and the extent our deepest condolence to his family, friends and people whose lives he has touched.
BE IT FURTHE RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Edward Lee Washington.
ED H. SMITH Alderman - 28th Ward