Bill Text: IL HR0809 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Lynette Ann Harrell-Flowers.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-05 - Resolution Adopted [HR0809 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0809-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 Lynette
Ann Harrell-Flowers of Chicago, who passed away on February 23,
2020; and
WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers was born in Chicago to
Vernon and Eileen Harrell on August 18, 1965; she attended
Chicago Public Schools and Stagg Grammar School; she graduated
from Simeon Vocational High School; she married Louis S.
Flowers on April 23, 1994, and she became the proud stepmother
to LaTrice, Louis, Sandra, and Delisa; and
WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers worked as an
administrative assistant for the Cook County State's
Attorney's office in the Child Support Division from July 1985
until her retirement in June 2016; and
WHEREAS, A breast cancer survivor, Lynette Harrell-Flowers
became an advocate, supporting initiatives around breast
cancer awareness and research for a cure; she participated in
and supported a variety of walks, marches, and fundraisers;
through this journey, she formed a lifetime bond with fellow
survivors who became affectionately known as "The
Butterflies"; and

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WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers committed to her faith at
an early age and became a member of Zion Hill Missionary
Baptist Church; she became an active member of Salem Baptist
Church in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers enjoyed spending time
with her family, especially her grandchildren, and with her
dogs, CoCo and Sonny; she also enjoyed gardening, reading,
traveling, watching movies, and being the first lady of
Chi-Town Exotic Corvette Club; she will forever be known for
her beautiful spirit, bright smile, soft-spoken words, and kind
personality; and
WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers was preceded in death by
her parents; her sister, Vernona Harrell; her brothers, Kenneth
Harrell and Vernon Harrell; and her brothers-in-law, Thomas
Hiner, Willie Flowers, and Dan Coutee; and
WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers is survived by her
husband, Louis Flowers; her daughters, LaTrice Phillips,
Sandra (Terrance) Roberts, and Delisa Singleton; her son, Louis
(Ebony) Jefferies; her granddaughters, Nadja, Skyla, Anya,
Mia, Nia, Abrianna, Trinity, Ebony, and Terryn; her grandson,
Jabari; her sister, Valerie Gordon; her brother, David
(Denitra) Harrell; her mother-in-law, Lula Flowers; her uncle,

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Earnest Chance; her sisters-in-law, State Rep. Mary E. Flowers,
Shirley Hiner, Betty (Wayne) Phillips, and Kimberly Flowers;
her brother-in-law, Edward Flowers; her nieces, nephews, and a
host of relatives; her extended family, Deloris (James) Paige,
Devin Versher, Cheryl McCallister, Theresa Emmons, Marie
(Larry), and Theresa; her best friend, Carolyn Drummond; The
Butterflies; the Corvette Clubs; and her numerous 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 Lynette Ann Harrell-Flowers 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 Lynette Harrell-Flowers as an
expression of our deepest sympathy.