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File #: 26-1241    Version: 1 Name: HONORING THE LEADERSHIP, AND MINISTRY OF BISHOP TYREE BEARD AND THE MOVEMENT CHURCH
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 HONORING THE LEADERSHIP, AND MINISTRY OF BISHOP TYREE BEARD AND THE MOVEMENT CHURCH CHICAGO WHEREAS, Bishop Tyree Beard is the esteemed Senior Leader and Establishmentarian of The Movement Church Chicago, a thriving non-denominational ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom message of Jesus Christ and fostering transformative relationships within communities throughout Cook County and beyond; and WHEREAS, The Movement Church Chicago is proudly located in the First District of Cook County in Oak Park, Illinois, where it serves as a beacon of faith, service, and community engagement for residents, families, and individuals across the western suburbs and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Bishop Tyree Beard has demonstrated dynamic leadership and visionary ministry, transcending denominational and cultural boundaries through apostolic preaching and teaching, the prophetic ministry exercised with integrity and accuracy, and a steadfast commitment to spiritual...
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

HONORING THE LEADERSHIP, AND MINISTRY OF BISHOP TYREE BEARD AND THE MOVEMENT CHURCH CHICAGO

WHEREAS, Bishop Tyree Beard is the esteemed Senior Leader and Establishmentarian of The Movement Church Chicago, a thriving non-denominational ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom message of Jesus Christ and fostering transformative relationships within communities throughout Cook County and beyond; and

WHEREAS, The Movement Church Chicago is proudly located in the First District of Cook County in Oak Park, Illinois, where it serves as a beacon of faith, service, and community engagement for residents, families, and individuals across the western suburbs and surrounding communities; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Tyree Beard has demonstrated dynamic leadership and visionary ministry, transcending denominational and cultural boundaries through apostolic preaching and teaching, the prophetic ministry exercised with integrity and accuracy, and a steadfast commitment to spiritual growth, community empowerment, and faith-based leadership; and

WHEREAS, Bishop Tyree Beard answered the call to ministry at an early age, delivering his first sermon at the age of sixteen, and was later licensed, ordained, and affirmed as a Prophet under the guidance of Bishop Woodrow Sims at the age of nineteen, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of service to God and humanity; and

WHEREAS, throughout his ministry, Bishop Tyree Beard faithfully served in various leadership roles, including as an armor bearer and Youth Pastor under the tutelage of his spiritual father, Archbishop William Hudson III, demonstrating humility, discipline, and a deep commitment to mentorship and spiritual development; and

WHEREAS, in obedience to the call of God and with a vision to impact lives and communities, Bishop Tyree Beard founded the City of David Church on April 26, 2013, which has since grown into The Movement Church Chicago, a vibrant and expanding faith community dedicated ...

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