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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE OF IDA MAE CRAIG HARRIS
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23 NIV
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ida Mae Craig Harris would accept her heavenly call February 16, 2018; not only is this the loss of a devoted mother and grandmother, but a treasured confidant, community leader, and faithful servant; and
WHEREAS, Ida Mae Craig Harris professed her faith at an early age. She kept her walk with Christ for 64 plus years; while much of her working career was geared toward the service industry, Ida took greater pride of being of service through her long standing membership with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church (TMBC) as faithful member serving God's people; modeling her commitment through her tithing of her talents through her multiple roles in such an esteemed temple; and
WHEREAS, Ida, affectionately known as "Sister", having a matriarchal presence; as many did of her time, taking on the role of caring for her siblings was a necessity. She would sacrifice her life dreams, being fulfilled to do so but yet later catch up to them and accomplish her goals;
WHEREAS, her commitment to build stronger communities through common unity was exemplified through her discernment, patience, and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, the passing of our beloved Ida Mae Craig Harris, is the absence of the body; we are assured she is in the presence of the Lord. For her modeling of faith consoles us to know that God will never leave us nor forsake us; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook 4th District community embraces the family; that the memories of her Earthly presence will encourage comfort in the time of sorrow and yet the celebration of her life illuminating the joys; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution is spread upon the permanent record of Proceedings of the Board of ...
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