Bill Text: IL HR0351 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Maggie Mozell Singleton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-24 - Resolution Adopted [HR0351 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0351-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 Maggie
Mozell Singleton; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was born to Willie Jones and
Theodore McFadden in Carthage, Mississippi on May 11, 1932;
she and her siblings tragically lost their mother and were
raised by their maternal grandmother, Levonia Banks; she
attended Pilgrim Rest Elementary School and graduated from
Leake County Agricultural High School; she married Andrew D.
"A.D." Singleton Sr. in October of 1950, and they eventually
settled in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton, while she never worked outside
of her home, was gifted at managing household finances and
budgeting; her skills enabled the family to move from
Chicago's Englewood neighborhood to the middle-class
neighborhood of Chatham in 1963; while there, they supported
numerous extended family members who also migrated from
Mississippi to Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton's family meant the world to her;
she was the consummate homemaker and an excellent cook; she
instilled a strong work ethic in all of her children and

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strongly believed in education; all of her children graduated
from high school and several went on to complete college, with
some earning advanced degrees as well; her faith was important
to her, and she mandated her children attend church on
Sundays; her oldest son, Andrew, became the founder and pastor
of Victory Apostolic Church, where she and her husband became
members at its inception in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was the "First Mother" of
Victory Apostolic Church; she was dearly loved by the
congregation and faithfully participated in the Seniors Small
Group Ministry, where she made many friends; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was known for her amazing sense
of humor, her infectious laughter, and for being very
personable; she loved talking on the phone, especially to her
family and close friends, and often began making her daily
phone calls before 5:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was preceded in death by her
husband of 63 years, Andrew; her twin sons, Keith and Kevin;
her brothers, Robert "R.D." and Albert; and her sister, Wilma
"Faye" Hillman; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton is survived by her children,
Andrew D. (Brenda) Singleton Jr., Linda (Larry) Bell, Earnest

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"Petey" Singleton, Nyabingi (Theresa) Kuti, and Eddie Terrell
Singleton; her grandchildren, Takara (Bryant) Warren, Karena
(Billy) Bundy, Andrew D. (Dominique) Singleton III, Lauren
(Jeremy) Toles, and Brian Bell; eight great-grandchildren; her
brother, Earnest McFadden; and numerous nephews, nieces,
extended relatives, and friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Maggie Mozell Singleton 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
presented to the family of Maggie Singleton as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.