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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING A DUAL CENTENNIAL OF HISTORY AND LEGACY
WHEREAS, Mrs. Orene May was born on February 6, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama, and her life journey spans a century of profound social, cultural, and historical transformation; and
WHEREAS, in 1946, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where she began laying the foundation for a life rooted in community, family, and faith, carrying forward the values instilled through family and shared history as one of four siblings; and
WHEREAS, her life's journey reflects the story of Black history in motion-marked by courage, resilience, and purpose-as she journeyed from the South to the West and ultimately returned to Chicago, embodying the determination and perseverance of a generation that helped shape the Black experience in America; and
WHEREAS, around the year 2000, Mrs. May became an active and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood, where for more than 21 years her devotion has reflected a life grounded in faith, consistency, and service to community; and
WHEREAS, known for her quiet strength and unwavering dignity, Mrs. May has lived a life defined by independence, discipline, and grace, continuing to reside independently within the 5th District of the Southland area, serving as a living testimony to endurance and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. May's legacy lives powerfully through her family, as a devoted mother and matriarch whose love, faith, and guidance have shaped generations of children, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and extended relatives; and
WHEREAS, her life has paved the way for younger generations-especially Black women-to step forward with confidence, purpose, and leadership, recognizing that today's progress is built upon the strength and sacrifice of those who came before.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that in this historic year marking 100 years of Black History Month, we proudly honor the 100th birthday of Mrs. Orene May, c...
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