Bill Text: IL SR0042 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Clementine Watson.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-01-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR0042 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR0042-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Clementine Watson, who passed away on
January 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Clementine Watson was born on August 30, 1940 in
Chicago; her parents were Lela Mae and Charles Evans; and
WHEREAS, Clementine Watson attended Roosevelt University
in Chicago; she was employed for the Consolidated Rail
Corporation in Chicago for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, After retiring, Clementine Watson relocated to
Peoria and served as an advocate for change in the greater
Peoria community; and
WHEREAS, Clementine Watson was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist
Church under the pastorate of Rev. Alphonso Lyons, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Clementine Watson was preceded in death by her
parents; and
WHEREAS, Clementine Watson is survived by a brother, Vernon
(Faye) Evans; a godsister, Lorraine Carter; a godniece, Sherry
Carter-Allen; and many great-godnieces, great-godnephews,

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cousins, city and neighborhood community leaders, and friends;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her
family and friends, mourn the passing of Clementine Watson; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Clementine Watson as an expression
of our sympathy.