File #: 23-5014    Version: 1 Name: HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. MYRTIS L. HYMAN
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/19/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/21/2023 Final action: 9/21/2023
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. MYRTIS L. HYMAN WHEREAS, Myrtis Louise Hyman was born January 13, 1952, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Lawrence and Josephine Evans Perry, the fourth of ten children: and WHEREAS; Myrtis embraced her faith and accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at The Temple of Holiness Church, demonstrating her commitment to a God-fearing life; and WHEREAS, Myrtis found love when she met Samuel Hyman Sr. a love that endured for 53 years and was a source of great joy and strength in her life; and WHEREAS, Myrtis Louise Hyman was a devoted mother for her 4 children Gerdlyn, Alexius, Samuel Jr and Nicole; and WHEREAS, Myrtis was a leader in her community, church and across the city, she spent time volunteering and ministering to others; and WHEREAS, Myrtis lived by a simple code: pray, believe and help others. She fed the hungry, tended to the sick, and extended a helping hand to people who were in need; and WHEREAS, Myrtis L. Hyman's physical pre...
Sponsors: DENNIS DEER

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. MYRTIS L. HYMAN

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis Louise Hyman was born January 13, 1952, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Lawrence and Josephine Evans Perry, the fourth of ten children: and

 

WHEREAS; Myrtis embraced her faith and accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at The Temple of Holiness Church, demonstrating her commitment to a God-fearing life; and

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis found love when she met Samuel Hyman Sr. a love that endured for 53 years and was a source of great joy and strength in her life; and

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis Louise Hyman was a devoted mother for her 4 children Gerdlyn, Alexius, Samuel Jr and Nicole; and

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis was a leader in her community, church and across the city, she spent time volunteering and ministering to others; and

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis lived by a simple code: pray, believe and help others. She fed the hungry, tended to the sick, and extended a helping hand to people who were in need; and

 

WHEREAS, Myrtis L. Hyman’s physical presence is no longer with us, she shall forever live in our hearts as a woman who loved and served the Lord, who was kind, compassionate, admired and respected by her friends, neighbors and dearly loved by her family.

 

NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, of the 2nd County District along with the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners, and on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, do extend their deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family as well as to the many loved ones and friends for the life of

Mrs. Myrtis L. Hyman.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Mrs. Myrtis L. Hyman done this 21st day of September 2023.

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