Bill Text: IL SR0255 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Lela Tyler.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-05 - Resolution Adopted [SR0255 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0255-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Lela Tyler, who passed away on
February 28, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Lela Tyler graduated from Wendell Phillips High
School; she attended Kennedy-King College and the Chicago
Baptist Institute; she graduated from the Lydia Adams School
of Beauty Culture, where she earned her License of Cosmetology
from the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Lela Tyler opened her own beauty salon, Touch of
Beauty, which she successfully operated for 21 years; and
WHEREAS, Lela Tyler attended Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church,
where she faithfully served as an usher, a Finance Room
helper, and a deaconess; she also assisted the Sunday school;
she later attended First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church;
and
WHEREAS, Lela Tyler was active in the Union District
Baptist Association (UDBA), where she was known for her
distinguished singing voice and for helping out as chaplain
during devotions; she served as president of the UDBA'S Ushers
Department for four years; and

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WHEREAS, Lela Tyler was the wife of Rev. Dr. Clifford
Tyler for 18 years; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Lela Tyler 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 Lela Tyler as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.