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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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