Bill Text: IL HR0560 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lisa Marie Stanley.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-06 - Resolution Adopted [HR0560 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0560-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 Lisa
Marie Stanley, who passed away on November 4, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was born in Decatur to Halton
Robinson and Jacqueline King on January 20, 1965; she
graduated from Eisenhower High School and studied theology at
Lincoln Christian University; she pursued a degree in
workforce education and development at Southern Illinois
University; she graduated from the Illinois Women's Institute
for Leadership in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley had a passion for public service,
which led her to work as a legislative liaison for former U.S.
Rep. David Phelps and various state agencies, including
then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office and the Department of
Healthcare and Family Services; she served as an aide to
former Senator Andy Manor, running his Decatur office; she
served on the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Board of Directors
from 2016 to 2021; she worked tirelessly to advocate for
policies that uplifted marginalized communities and championed
social justice; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was appointed to the Decatur

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Township Board in 2011; she was elected supervisor in 2013,
the first African American woman to hold the position in
Decatur; throughout her tenure as township supervisor, she
demonstrated exemplary leadership and a passionate pursuit of
equality and fairness; she tirelessly worked to improve the
lives of the township's residents, particularly those facing
socio-economic challenges; her compassionate approach and
dedication to serving the needs of the community garnered
widespread respect and admiration; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was a dedicated member of Realm
Global International Ministries; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was a role model, a source of
inspiration, and a pillar of strength; her unwavering
commitment to her community and her passion for justice will
continue to resonate for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was preceded in death by her father,
Halton Robinson; her grandmother, Verneida Madison; and other
family members; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley is survived by her son, Anthony
(Jennifer) Stanley; her granddaughters, Camorre Beasley and
Zara Stanley; her mother, Jacqueline King; her brother,
Charles King; her sister, Crystal Robinson; and numerous

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nieces, nephews, extended family, 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 Lisa Marie Stanley and extend our
sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
and loved her; and be it further