Resolution Honoring the Life of Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick

Original title: RESO Honoring the Life, Legacy, & Unwavering Spirit of Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick, Beloved First Lady of the Bethel Experience Church, Dedicated Educator, Distinguished Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., & Matriarch of a Profoundly Impactful Ecumenical Family; Offering Condolences to Her Husband, Family, Church, & Community; Req Emerg Passage Upon Introduction (Hampsey) (Introduced by CMs Johnson & Amaro) (Co-Sponsor CMs Peluso, White, Diamond, Gay, Arias, J. Carlucci, Salem, Carrico, Howland, Boylan, Lahnen, Freeman, Pittman, Carlucci, Gaffney, Jr., Miller & Clark-Murray) 5/13/25 CO Introduced: R 5/13/25 CO Emergency/Amend (FL)/Approve 19-0

Record date · May 13, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council passed a to honor the life and legacy of Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick, a local educator and community leader. The resolution also extends formal condolences to her family, the Bethel Experience Church, and the broader community.

Why it matters

This serves as an official public record of the City Council's recognition of a deceased community member's contributions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family of Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick

The family is the recipient of the formal condolences expressed by the City Council.

Directly affected

Bethel Experience Church

The church is recognized in the resolution for the honoree's service as First Lady.

Key Facts

The City Council unanimously approved the resolution with a 19-0 vote.
The resolution was introduced and passed under emergency procedures on May 13, 2025.
The resolution honors Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick for her roles as an educator, First Lady of the Bethel Experience Church, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The document is filed under number 2025-0360-A.

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The resolution was sponsored by Council Members Johnson and Amaro, with 17 additional co-sponsors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?

It is a formal act by the City Council to honor the life and legacy of Estelle Teresa Lee Williams McKissick and offer condolences to her family and community.

Did the City Council vote on this?

Yes, the was approved by a 19-0 vote on May 13, 2025.

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