Bill Text: IL SR0321 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Ricky Lee Randolph.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-10-27 - Resolution Adopted [SR0321 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SR0321-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Ricky Lee Randolph, who passed away on
August 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph was born on November 2, 1963,
in Chicago; his parents were Sylvester and Fannie Randolph; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph graduated from Mason
Elementary and Farragut High School; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph was baptized at an early age by
the late Reverend George Clark; in his final months, he began
attending worship services at New Life Covenant Church under
the leadership of Senior Pastor John F. Hannah; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph worked in the conference center
at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis since 1997; he served as
the supervisor of a team of five who worked for Compass Group,
a food services company; he was well loved and respected by his
co-workers and the lawyers at the firm; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph loved to cook; his passion for
food led him to start his own company, Ricky Randolph Catering;
he began his business by selling dinners in the community;

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through word of mouth, Ricky's business grew by leaps and
bounds; Ricky cooked for judges, lawyers, dignitaries, the cast
and crew of numerous Broadway productions, including The Lion
King, Mary Poppins, and The Color Purple, and his family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph was well known for his Ricky
Randolph & Friends Annual White Party, which brought his
community together each summer for one night of Hollywood in an
urban milieu; the White Party was Ricky's gift of love to the
Lawndale community and he spared no expenses in this display of
excellence; the event helped to raise funds to produce the 1400
and 1500 blocks of South Kenneth's Annual Back-to-School Block
Club Party and offset the costs for purchasing book bags and
school supplies for children in the community; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph was preceded in death by his
brothers, Sylvester Jr. and James; his sister, Diane; and his
parents; and
WHEREAS, Ricky Lee Randolph is survived by his sisters,
Barbara (Thomas), Sherain (Maurice), Vickie (Joseph), and
Tajuana (William); his brother, Kenneth; his daughter, Shakita
Thurman; his uncles, Willie, Chester, Clarence, Aubrey, and
George; his nieces, Shunvonner, LaShunda, Sheri, Keneata,
Kewana, Tameika, Terinika, Jasmine, and Joy; his nephews,

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Sylvester III, Thomas, Will, Fontaine, Terry, Willie, Kenard,
Joseph, Josh, Kenneth, Keshon, and Marcus; and his many
great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and
great-great nephews, special siblings, other family members,
and special friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Ricky Lee Randolph; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Ricky Lee Randolph as an expression
of our sympathy.