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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF DORTHA MAE TOLLIVER
WHEREAS, Dortha Mae Tolliver, who departed this life on September 30, 2024, left behind a legacy of love, faith, and community service; and
WHEREAS, Dortha Mae Tolliver was born on March 10, 1926, in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, to Delitha and John Wesley McKeever, Sr. She was the fifth of 13 siblings and was raised in a close-knit family that cherished faith and community. She accepted Christ at an early age and faithfully attended Asberry Baptist Church with her family; and
WHEREAS, Dortha Mae Tolliver pursued her education with determination, attending Grambling University on a basketball scholarship, an achievement that demonstrated her drive and talent. She later moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where she met and married the love of her life, Claude Lee Tolliver, on December 9, 1949. Their union was blessed with four children: Lorain Tolliver-Smith, Dortha D. Butler, Danny M. Tolliver, and Theresa Fox; and
WHEREAS, in 1950, Dortha and Claude relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where they built a life filled with hard work, faith, and dedication. Both found employment in industry-leading factories, contributing to the economic strength of the region. After a workplace injury, Mrs. Dortha became a devoted homemaker, pouring her energy into nurturing her family and supporting the broader community; and
WHEREAS, Dortha Mae Tolliver and her husband Claude became pillars of their Chicago community, providing a stable foundation and support for family members relocating from Louisiana in pursuit of better opportunities. They embraced their Catholic faith, becoming active members of St. Ambrose, St. Leo, and later, St. Sabina parishes, as well as the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, and ensured their children received a strong education through the parochial schools of their respective parishes; and
WHEREAS, in October 2017, Claude and Dortha moved to McKinney, Texas, where they continue...
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