MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BOOKER T. JEFFERSON
Whereas, The Almighty God, in his true and infinite wisdom, has summoned Booker T. Jefferson to his eternal rest on September 17th, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Booker T. Jefferson was born February 28th, 1930. He accepted Christ as his lord and savior at an early age in the trenches of the Deep South. Booker later moved to Chicago with his beloved Joanna Lee Jefferson who precedes him in death, along with daughter Pam; and
WHEREAS, Booker T. Jefferson is survived by his children, Booker, Carl, Cornelia, Darlene, Jerald, Larry, Patricia, Rodney, Sherry, and Willie; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this thirteenth day of November 2019, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Booker T. Jefferson; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis proclamation be presented to the family of Booker T. Jefferson a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
Stephanie D. COImuaTT Alderman, 16th Ward