Bill Text: IL HR0762 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Jessie M. Winters.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-01-31 - Resolution Adopted [HR0762 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR0762-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 Jessie M.
Winters, who passed away on January 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Winters was born in Greenwood, Mississippi
to Jessie and Mollie Winters on January 20, 1946; shortly after
her birth, she moved with her family to Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Winters was educated in the Chicago Public
School System at Richard T. Crane High School; after
graduation, she earned her associate's degree from Malcolm X
College; she then continued her education in early childhood
studies at Wilbur Wright College; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Winters worked at Burlington Northern
Railroad for many years; after her retirement, she worked as an
Instructional Assistant for children with special needs in the
Chicago Public School System; she retired from that position in
2014; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Winters inspired many through her love of
family, music, dancing, and playing cards; she never entered a
room without greeting everyone; and

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WHEREAS, Jessie Winters is survived by her sons, Eddie and
Anthony; and her grandchildren, Travis, London, Donte, Lauren,
Phillicia, Eddie Jr., and Brandon; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn the passing of Jessie M. Winters and extend our sincere
condolences to her family, friends, and all who loved her; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Jessie Winters as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.