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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MRS. CLARA BELL HOLLOWAY ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Mrs. Clara Bell Holloway was born on December 8, 1926, in Bonita, Louisiana, and will celebrate her 100th birthday on December 8, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holloway later lived in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, before making her home in Chicago, Illinois, where she married Benjamin Holloway, raised her family, and became a beloved presence in her community, especially along South Drake Avenue; and
WHEREAS, she is the devoted mother of one son and one daughter, a loving grandmother to three grandchildren, and a proud great-grandmother to one great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holloway worked as a dietitian at UIC Hospital for more than 20 years, caring for patients and contributing to their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, generations of children and families on South Drake Avenue, at Sol R. Crown Elementary School and Dunbar Vocational High School, and at Gethsemane Star Missionary Baptist Church have known her as a grandmother and mother, welcomed by her kindness, wisdom, and open heart; and
WHEREAS, her faith has remained central to her life through her years at Gethsemane Star Missionary Baptist Church and, since 2022, at Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holloway’s curiosity, love of learning, interest in the weather and sports, and admiration for Black trailblazers reflect a spirit that continues to inspire those around her; and
WHEREAS, her family and community celebrate a century of life shaped by perseverance, faith, service, and enduring love;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mrs. Clara Bell Holloway be honored on the occasion of her 100th birthday and recognized for the care she has given her family, her neighbors, and generations of young people; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Mrs. Holloway and her family as an expression of heartfelt gratitude and best wishes on this remarkable milestone.
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