Cleveland City Council to hold condolence resolution for Jameel Hasan Koonce

Cleveland City Council is preparing to formally recognize the life of Jameel Hasan Koonce through a ceremonial resolution, identified as File No. 1188-2026. According to Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mr. Koonce was a graduate of Shaw High School and a product of the Euclid, Cleveland, and East Cleveland public school systems.

What's in the file

The file consists of a ceremonial condolence resolution. As a ceremonial matter, the document serves as an official expression of sympathy from the city government rather than a piece of legislation that changes laws or allocates city funds.

Status and timeline

  1. September 25, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
  2. September 28, 2026: The matter is scheduled to be addressed during a City Council session, which includes related agenda items for special resolutions and a moment of silence.

Residents can verify these details and track the progress of the resolution through the official City Council legislative records.

Source record

File
1188-2026
Type
Ceremonial Resolution
Status
Agenda Ready
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 24, 2026

View on Cleveland Legistar

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