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File #: 23-0623    Version: 1
Type: Memorial Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 6/12/2023 In control: Miscellaneous & New Business
On agenda: 6/15/2023 Final action: 6/15/2023
Title: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners celebrating the life of Maggie Singleton

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2023

 

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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners celebrating the life of Maggie Singleton

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WHEREAS, born in 1932, Maggie Mozell (McFadden) Singleton was born in Carthage, Mississippi. She was the oldest of five children; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Singleton demonstrated enormous strength, natural leadership, and an instinctive duty to care for her siblings after the tragic loss of their mother and estrangement from their father. She was a mother figure in her siblings’ lives; and

 

WHEREAS, in October of 1950, Mrs. Singleton was united in marriage to her husband Andre “A.D.” Singleton. They later moved to Chicago, seeking job opportunities and a better quality of life in the Midwest; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Singleton was devoted to her family, as a caring wife to her husband, and as a mother, raising seven children and instilling in them a strong work ethic with an emphasis on education; and 

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Singleton was affectionately known as the “First Mother” of Victory Apostolic Church, the church founded by her son, Reverend Andrew Singleton, Jr. She was deeply involved in her church, faithfully participating in the Seniors Small Group Ministry; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Singleton was known to be personable, have an amazing sense of humor and an infectious laugh; and

 

WHEREAS, shortly after her 91st birthday, Mrs. Singleton passed away, leaving behind countless family and friends who will forever cherish her memory; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby extend our condolences to the family of Maggie Singleton; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to the family of Maggie Singleton.

 

Dated:  June 15, 2023