City Council Honors Jerome W. Hailey “Jumbo”

Cleveland City Council has introduced a ceremonial resolution to honor the memory of Jerome W. Hailey, known to many as “Jumbo.” Filed under Resolution No. 633-2026, this measure serves as a formal expression of condolence from the city to the family and community of Mr. Hailey.

The resolution was officially introduced to the City Council on May 11, 2026. While the specific text of the legislative excerpts is not provided in the summary, funeral services for Mr. Hailey were noted as pending at the time of his obituary notice Lucas Memorial Home.

The resolution is currently listed as filed with the City Council. Residents can monitor upcoming City Council sessions to see if any further ceremonial actions or related communications are added to the legislative agenda.

Source record

File
633-2026
Type
Ceremonial Resolution
Status
Filed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
May 10, 2026

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