Record #: R2021-548   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/26/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/26/2021
Title: Tribute to late Yolanda Faith Jordan
Sponsors: Brookins, Jr., Howard
Attachments: 1. R2021-548.pdf
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN
MRS. YOLANDA FAITH JORDAN

WHEREAS, on. Monday, May 10, 2021, Mrs. Yolanda Faith Jordan was called home by the GRELAT I AM, "Come for I have a prepared a place specifically for thee a mansion the size of a nation where each room is filled with elegantly framed photographs of the many lives that you have touched. As you cross the threshold of your new home slightly to the left in the east wing are spotless floors lined with flawless diamonds, precious rubies and some of the most exquisite pearls that you have ever seen. " Immediately, tears began to stream from her eyes as her delicate soul connected with Jesus Christ. Tlie Angels stood by Heaven's Gate shouting with an exuberant voice, Yolanda is coming home!
WHEREAS, the scripture states, "She is clothed with strength and dignity and she can laugh at the days to come, (Proverbs 31:25) everyone sitting in this room can attest to the fact, Mrs. Yolanda Faith Jordan was a woman of integrity, an exceptional mother and the perfect wife to Bruce Jordan, Sr., and without hesitation I can say, one ofthe greatest gifts God bestowed as my constituent in the 21st Ward; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Yolanda Faith Jordan lifestyle exemplified the epitome of a prayer warrior, she spoke as an authoritarian and loved deeply as daily Mrs. Jordan fought tirelessly for the rights of others without complaint. On this day and years to come, my office will always cherish the moments we were allowed to engage in conversation with Mrs. Yolanda Faith Jordan. It is our sincere hope that in the midst of this very difficult season the very mention of her name will illuminate the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Let us as humanly possible, glean from one another's strength and share the same transparency and authentic love for each other as Mrs. Yolanda Faith Jordan has always shown towards everyone she encountered; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the members of City Council will me...

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