File #: 23-5224    Version: 1 Name: IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES E. HOBSON SR
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 10/3/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/19/2023 Final action: 10/19/2023
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES E. HOBSON, SR. WHEREAS, Charles was born December 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to the union of Charlene and James Hobson. Both his parents and his older brother James, Jr., preceded him into eternity. His wife of 53 years, Shirley and his son, Paul Anthony Hobson Sr., will both be there to meet him in eternity. WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. love story with Shirley Spencer began at DuSable High School, and their 53-year marriage was a testament to their deep bond and enduring love; and WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. graduated from Roosevelt University and obtained his bachelor's degree in psychology; and WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. was an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church whereby he proudly let everyone know that his faith was the cornerstone of his life, and he passionately served the Lord, as a member of the choir, and dedicated himself to various ministries; and WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. led a succes...
Sponsors: STANLEY MOORE, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, MONICA GORDON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES E. HOBSON, SR.

WHEREAS, Charles was born December 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to the union of Charlene and James Hobson. Both his parents and his older brother James, Jr., preceded him into eternity. His wife of 53 years, Shirley and his son, Paul Anthony Hobson Sr., will both be there to meet him in eternity.

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. love story with Shirley Spencer began at DuSable High School, and their 53-year marriage was a testament to their deep bond and enduring love; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. graduated from Roosevelt University and obtained his bachelor's degree in psychology; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. was an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church whereby he proudly let everyone know that his faith was the cornerstone of his life, and he passionately served the Lord, as a member of the choir, and dedicated himself to various ministries; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. led a successful career as an entrepreneur owning successful businesses, including shoe stores and a residential and commercial alarm system company, and leaving a lasting mark on the world of business; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. departed from this earthly life on Saturday, September 23, 2023, leaving behind a host of cherished memories and a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him; and

WHEREAS, our hearts are heavy as we reflect upon the life of Charles E. Hobson, Sr., a man whose gentle strength, warm elegance, unwavering faith, and nurturing spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. possessed a love for music, particularly jazz classics by artists such as John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and enjoyed traveling, culinary arts, and the game of scrabble; and

WHEREAS, Charles E. Hobson, Sr. enjoyed spending time with his family, church family and friends. He is survived by his beloved companion Dar...

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