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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, called Mother Khadijah Farrakhan from labor to eternal rest on June 27, 2026, at the venerable age of ninety (90) years, bringing to a close a remarkable life distinguished by unwavering faith, steadfast devotion, extraordinary perseverance, and selfless service; and
WHEREAS, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan was born Betsy Ross on November 26, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts. On September 12, 1953, she married Louis Eugene Walcott, later known to the world as the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Mother Khadijah later embraced Islam alongside her husband in 1955, adopting the name Khadijah, and throughout more than seven decades exemplified the virtues of humility, discipline, dignity, compassion, and unwavering spiritual conviction. Their seventy-two-year union became a profound testament to enduring love, fidelity, sacrifice, and shared purpose, inspiring generations through its extraordinary longevity and resilience; and
WHEREAS, many revered as the "First Lady of the Nation of Islam" and affectionately known as "Mother Khadijah," she occupied a position of profound respect within one of America's most influential religious organizations. Her quiet strength, moral clarity, and steadfast counsel provided a stabilizing presence that helped sustain the Nation of Islam through decades of growth, challenge, and transformation; and
WHEREAS, beyond her public recognition, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan rendered indispensable service to the Nation of Islam through administrative leadership, organizational stewardship, and financial management, serving as one of the first secretary-treasurers following the organization's reorganization in 1977. Mother Khadijah's diligence and meticulous dedication helped strengthen the institutional foundation upon which countless programs flourished; and
WHEREAS, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan was...
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