Bill Text: IL HR0308 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Gloria Dean Harris.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - Resolution Adopted [HR0308 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0308-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Gloria
Dean Harris of Chicago, who passed away on February 15, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, Gloria Harris was born in Chicago to Verdell and
Willie Harris on August 30, 1952; she committed to her faith at
an early age and joined Love Fellowship Christian Center; she
attended Willa Cather Elementary School and John Marshall High
School; she received her degree in business from First Business
College; she also attended Malcolm X College, where she earned
a degree in early child development; she married Kevin Randale,
her high school sweetheart, in January 1972; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Harris worked at a VO's restaurant and Howe
School; since 2003, she had been a mentor and leader with
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) and Parents
Organized to Win, Educate and Renew - Policy Action Council
(POWER-PAC) Illinois; she served as a vocal advocate for early
learning at decision-making tables throughout Chicago, as well
as with the Governor's Early Learning Council; she invested
thousands of hours for the benefit of families across Chicago;
and

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WHEREAS, Gloria Harris enjoyed spending time with her
family; she was kind and considerate; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Harris was preceded in death by her mother;
her husband, Kevin Randale; her daughters, Erica Harris-Mctoy
and Haneefa Harris; her granddaughter, Shalonza Mctoy; her
grandson, Naeem Harris Jr., her brothers, Anthony Willie Jr.
and Charles Harris; her mother-in-law, Geraldine Randale; her
father-in-law, Clyde Randale; and her stepfather, John
Gilmore; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Harris is survived by her father; her
daughters, Aaisha (Byron), Lanise, Tasha, and Adelia; her sons,
Naeem, Tabari, Omar, Malcolm, Jamal, and Aaron; her brother,
Walter Harris; her sisters, Betty (Robert), Linda (Johnnie),
and Chante; her son-in-law, Alonzo Mctoy; her 26 grandchildren;
her three great-grandchildren; and her many nieces, nephews,
and close friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Gloria Dean Harris and extend our
sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
and loved her; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the family of Gloria Harris as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.