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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DR. ALICE FAYE MCCANN
"And if it seems evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Faye McCann, over four decades ago married Arthur L. McCann, a former Chicago Police officer who retired with the rank of Sargent. As a result of this union they have enjoyed raising 3 daughters: Tammy McCann-Simpkins, Allison McCann-Stevenson, and April McCann, they were fortunate to have the love of 5 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Faye McCann on any given day brought joy and sunshine into the office of the Chicago Board of Elections. She was well known as "A Community Builder" and "Ms. Glamourous". She loved people and loved being the advocate to the voiceless and those which society deemed invisible. She always made sure to bring a sense of pride to the office. She continuously gained the respect of her peers, and was often the preferred staff person requested by election day judges, committeeman, and advocacy groups because she always made them feel like their needs were a priority; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Faye McCann was blessed with several gifts and talents, she became a writer, business owner, floral and interior designer, motivational speaker and community activist. A servant to all mankind, Dr. McCann is a Licensed Evangelist/Missionary who is committed to the uplifting of humanity; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Faye McCann in the early 1970s served on the South Shore Commission as a Board Member, she received the Bringing Sunshine into Children's Lives Award from ABJ Community Services, and recognition for Outstanding Service from the Negro Federated Women Myrtle A. McKenzie Club; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Faye McCann retired from the Board of Elections in November 2013 after many years of dedicate...
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