Legislation Details

File #: 26-1242    Version: 1 Name: CONGRATULATING SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL EADDY
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/15/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL EADDY ON HIS SELECTION AS SUCCESSOR TO THE JURISDICTIONAL BISHOP OF THE FIRST ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION OF ILLINOIS, CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST WHEREAS, Superintendent Michael Eaddy has faithfully served as pastor of People's Church of the Harvest Church of God in Christ in Chicago, Illinois, for more than three decades, demonstrating steadfast spiritual leadership, visionary administration, and a deep commitment to ministry, community development, and service to the people of Cook County; and WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished ministry, Superintendent Eaddy has dedicated his life to strengthening families, empowering youth, restoring lives, and advancing faith-based initiatives that provide education, workforce development, re-entry services, housing opportunities, and essential resources to individuals and families across the City of Chicago and throughout Cook County; and WHEREAS, Superintendent Eaddy has ser...
Sponsors: TARA S. STAMPS, FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BILL LOWRY, DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), MICHAEL SCOTT JR., MAGGIE TREVOR, JESSICA VÁSQUEZ
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL EADDY ON HIS SELECTION AS SUCCESSOR TO THE JURISDICTIONAL BISHOP OF THE FIRST ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION OF ILLINOIS, CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

WHEREAS, Superintendent Michael Eaddy has faithfully served as pastor of People's Church of the Harvest Church of God in Christ in Chicago, Illinois, for more than three decades, demonstrating steadfast spiritual leadership, visionary administration, and a deep commitment to ministry, community development, and service to the people of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished ministry, Superintendent Eaddy has dedicated his life to strengthening families, empowering youth, restoring lives, and advancing faith-based initiatives that provide education, workforce development, re-entry services, housing opportunities, and essential resources to individuals and families across the City of Chicago and throughout Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Superintendent Eaddy has served the Church of God in Christ with excellence in numerous leadership capacities, including Jurisdictional Secretary, Public Relations Director, District Superintendent, Administrative Assistant, and Chairman of national leadership bodies, earning the respect of clergy and congregations across the country for his integrity, wisdom, and commitment to service; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Ocie Booker has faithfully led the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Illinois, Church of God in Christ, providing spiritual guidance, organizational strength, and dedicated service to the Church and community, and continues to be recognized for his leadership and enduring contributions to the faith community; and

WHEREAS, following years of faithful service and leadership, Superintendent Michael Eaddy has been selected to serve as the successor to the Jurisdictional Bishop of the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Illinois, Church of God in Christ, a sacred responsibility that reflects the trust,...

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