HARRY OSTERMAN 48TH WARD
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO STARR CAMPBELL OF CHICAGO
WHEREAS, Starr Campbell was born July 3,1985 in Chicago, Illinois to her God fearing parents, Michael Campbell Sr. and Mary Campbell.
WHEREAS, her Mother prayed to be blessed with a daughter and God answered her prayer through a vision and named her daughter Starr, the only girl and the second youngest of five children.
WHEREAS, she was born with big dreams, hopes, and wishes. She had drive and ambition in addition to a mean right hook. Her heart was as big as a house and her spirit filled with glitter and gold. She was blessed as an adult and refused to take less.
WHEREAS, she served at Maple Wood Bible Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bob Heath, and used her grace to touch countless lives and her smile was like a ray of sunshine.
WHEREAS, she was educated at John Marshall High School in the medical field. She held a Health Science degree from Eastern Illinois University and received her Master's degree in Public Administration from Roosevelt University.
WHEREAS, she held a position with the City of Chicago, Department of Housing as a Project Coordinator for URA/SRO/AHPO programs that served the most vulnerable populations including the mentally ill, seniors and the homeless. Prior, she held positions as Resident Service Manager with The Habitat Company, Housing Supervisor with Heartland Alliance and Administration Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
WHEREAS, she was outstanding in her field and all the organizations and executives who had the privilege of working with her were extremely impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She was on track to achieve great accomplishments in her career and her life.
WHEREAS, she was quoted as saying "She Came, She Saw, She Conquered."
WHEREAS, she served in numerous organizations including The Order of Eastern Star and Pure Destiny Social Club.
WHEREAS, she had a birthday fund raiser for the Suicide Prevention Association in order to raise awareness for the dire need for mental health intervention for those who are burdened with extreme depression and related mental illness.
WHEREAS, she was greatly admired and loved by the City of Chicago, Department of Housing staff where she always demonstrated support, knowledge, understanding and genuine concern and friendship towards her colleagues.
HARRY OSTERMAN 48TH WARD
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE
WHEREAS, she transitioned from labor to reward on August 19, 2019.
WHEREAS, she said, "You are a spirit in a body, not a body with a Spirit. So making the body beautiful is fun, but making the Sprit beautiful is the main goal of life."
WHEREAS, she leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and supportive mother, Mary Campbell, four brothers, Michael Jr. (Laquana), Shaun, Richard and Christopher. Two nephews, Michael III and Marshaun. One niece, Antarya, five uncles, Gary, Jerry (Schzelle), Dale, Gregory and Stanton, and one Aunt Diane (Anthony) and a host of family and friends.
Now therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled the 16th day of October, 2019, honor the life and memory of Starr Campbell and extend our sincere condolences to her family.
Harry Osxerman Alderman, 48th Ward
Be it Further Resolved, that a suitable copy ofthis Resolution be prepared and presented to the parent of Starr Campbell, as a sign of our deep gratitude for the exceptional and selfless service of Starr Campbell to the people of Chicago and her caring friendship to her colleagues at the City.