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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF FRANK JONES, SR.
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite wisdom has called Frank Jones, Sr. from our midst on May 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Frank Jones Sr. was born on January 28, 1941 to the late Nathaniel and Laura Jones in Tunica, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Frank began his education at Tunica Elementary School in Tunica Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, In 1964 Frank married the love of his life Ms. Emmaline Ellis and to this union two children were born, one son Frank Jones Jr. and one daughter Marquita S. Childs; and
WHEREAS, Frank worked for St. Viator High School and Atlas Refinishing Company for over twenty years. He was a hard worker and provider for his family; and
WHEREAS, Frank accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He later joined Hazel Crest Assembly Church under the leadership of Suffragan Bishop Ellis G. Richards, where he enjoyed attending and often giving his testimony through a song; and
WHEREAS, in 1962 Johnnie Woolfalk found the gospel quartet group named “Inspirational Souls of Chicago” where Frank was the lead singer for the group; and
WHEREAS, Frank captivated the gospel audience with songs such as Rock My Soul, Great Things, and Close To Thee; and
WHEREAS, Frank’s loving spirit was heartfelt and immensely inviting. He was a phenomenal man with a melodious voice; and
WHEREAS, Frank had a genuine passion and love for singing. God gave him the voice and the gift to sing and Frank shared the work of God through song, his voice will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby express our sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of Frank Jones Sr.
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