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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to commend Eddie Mae "Mother" Stegall for
4her decades of devotion and service to Miracle Revival
5Cathedral in Maywood; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Mother Stegall has stood as an unwavering pillar
7within the congregation of Miracle Revival Cathedral, leaving
8an indelible mark since her presence began in 1984; she
9initially served underneath the leadership of Bishop Willie J.
10Chambliss from 1984 until his retirement in 2014, and he
11formally recognized her dedication to the church with a plaque
12of service; she has continued to serve under the current
13leadership of Pastor DeAndre Patterson; and
 
14    WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Mother Stegall's
15exemplary commitment and leadership have shaped the spiritual
16and community landscape; she has served with distinction on
17the Mother's Board and as coordinator for the Greeters
18Ministry, and her active participation as a member of the
19Nursing Board and her significant contributions to the Sunday
20School Ministry have further underscored her commitment to the
21Miracle Revival Cathedral community; and
 
22    WHEREAS, Beyond her organizational roles, Mother Stegall

 

 

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1has proven to be a community leader known for her loving and
2caring spirit, consistently extending a helping hand to those
3in need and making an impact on the youth through offering
4encouragement, advice, and wisdom; her influence was
5especially apparent in the pivotal role she played in the
6inception of the Community Health Awareness initiative,
7conducted through West Suburban Neighborhood Development and
8Miracle Revival Cathedral in 2006; her visionary leadership
9saw the establishment of the church's annual Community Health
10Fair, a transformative event providing free medical and dental
11services, distributing essential supplies, and offering
12wholesome entertainment for the entire community; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Mother Stegall is the matriarch of her family,
14embracing her role as a mother to seven, a grandmother to six,
15a great-grandmother to six, a great-great-grandmother to one,
16and a godmother to two, with her home serving as a haven, a
17place where values are instilled and the legacy of her warmth
18and kindness continues to flourish; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
20HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
21we commend Eddie Mae "Mother" Stegall for her decades of
22service and leadership to Miracle Revival Cathedral and her
23community; and be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to Mother Stegall as an expression of our esteem and
3respect.