adopted by The City Council
ofthe City of Chicago, Illinois
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GLORIA D. TWINE
WHEREAS, in His infinite wisdom, almighty God has granted eternal peace to His faithful servant Gloria D. Twine, an outstanding citizen and pillar of her community; and
WHEREAS she started her life journey in Birmingham, Alabama on October 12, 1934, as Gloria Thomas, the youngest of four siblings born to the union of Reverend Huey Thomas, Sr and Anna Louverda Taft. Her three older brothers and sisters, Audria M. Thomas Simpson Huntington, Huey T. Thomas, Jr., and Andrew L. Thomas, M.D. as well as her parents, all preceded her in passing; and
WHEREAS Gloria attended Arthur Harold Parker Vocational School, in Birmingham and matriculated to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville before uniting in Holy Matrimony to the late David R. Twine. The couple lived in the Chicago area for many decades where Gloria worked for and retired as a faithful and dedicated public school employee of the Chicago Public Schools after many years of serving the community. She is still known today by many as "Mama Twine" as she was like a mother to the many students whose lives she touched; and
WHEREAS Gloria Twine was a steadfast member of Carter Temple CME Church on Chicago's South Side where she served in various capacities for many years until her recent transition. In all ways a bastion of her community, she regularly volunteered with block parties, graduations, and other community events. She was also active with many South Side aldermen and ward organizations; and
WHEREAS, Gloria leaves behind to celebrate her life and cherish her memory, her nephews, Huey L. Thomas; John F. Thomas; Andre (Pamela) Thomas, M.D; her niece, Darcine A. Thomas March,; her great nephews Triston Thomas, Andrew Thomas, and Gabriel March; great nieces, Kenzie, Kaylen, Mia, Cliloe, and Leila Thomas; great niece Angela Charles; great-great niece London Thomas, great-great nieces Victoria and Siri Charles, great-great nephews Royal and Joel Charles,, and a host of loving relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Roderick Sawyer, Alderman ofthe 6"1 Ward, has informed this august body ofthe passing ofthis exceptional octogenarian; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the mayor and members ofthe City of Chicago City Council, gathered this 18th Day of January, 2023 AD, do hereby express our sincere sorrow upon the passing of Gloria Twine-and extend our deepest condolences to her many family members and friends.
RODERICK T. SAWYER
Alderman - 6lh Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Gloria Twine.