MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. GUY L. BIBBS, JR.
WHEREAS, Dr. Guy L. Bibbs, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, a pioneer and inspiration, transitioned at the age of 73 on Wednesday, June 7, 2021; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of Dr. Bibbs' passing by the Honorable Pat Dowell, Alderman ofthe 3rd Ward, and the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman ofthe 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Guy was born on February 27, 1948, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Guy L. Bibbs, Sr. and Roena Anderson, both of whom preceded him in death;
WHEREAS, Dr. Bibbs received his formal education from Manual High School in Peoria, Illinois and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bradley University, where he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Guy received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry with a specialty in Orthodontics; Dr. Bibbs, aka "Big Guy" was a member of Apostolic Church of God, where Dr. Byron T. Brazier presides as the spiritual leader he was a former member of Life Center Church underthe leadership of PastorT.L. Barrett, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Prior to opening his initial practice in Springfield, Illinois, Dr. Bibbs worked with the orthodontic practice of Elisha J. Greenfield; later he would open Parkside Orthodontic Care in downtown Chicago; and
WHEREAS, As the first African American Orthodontist to set up practice in the area, Dr. Bibbs crossed racial barriers in what many had thought to be a risky move due to the astronomical costs and the challenges of establishing a black owned business downtown; and
WHEREAS, In the face of these trials, Dr. Bibbs' prevailed and touched the lives of many with hard work, determination, and, as he would often say, "a good woman by his side"; he increased the traditional orthodontic practice's base by growing a large network of adult patients and treating generations, instead of just focusing on children; and
WHEREAS, An active participant in the d...
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