Bill Text: IL SR0846 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Chalmus English Sr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-06-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR0846 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0846-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Chalmus English Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English, the son of Charles English and
Willie Mae Green English, was born in Birmingham, Alabama on
March 15, 1947; he graduated from Ullman High School in 1964;
he received a degree in commerce and social studies from
LaSalle Extension University; he married Wilma Marie Wilson on
January 24, 1968; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English began working as a postal worker
in 1964; he later served as an area supervisor at Corn Products
for 15 years and as a plant manager for Heller Seasoning for
seven years; he fulfilled his longtime dream by establishing
See-English Accounting & Tax Services in 1994, becoming a
respected business owner and trusted advisor to countless
families and organizations; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English was an active member of First
Baptist Church of Chicago, becoming affiliated in 1969 and
then a member in 1970 before being baptized in 1977; he served
in numerous leadership roles within the church, including as a
Sunday school teacher, a deacon, a youth coordinator, director
of the Community Youth Program, chairperson of the Board of

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Christian Education, a member of the usher board and the board
of trustees, and a FBC moderator; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English remained committed to serving the
youth, earning the Sheriff's Youth Enrichment Award in 1987;
and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English, affectionately referred to as
"Paw-Paw" by his grandchildren, was known for his integrity,
his humor, and his deep faith; he will be remembered for his
legacy of wisdom, compassion, and steadfast love and for the
countless lives he shaped, supported, and uplifted; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English was preceded in death by his
parents and his siblings, Ernest English, Houston English,
Odessa English, and Barbara Lewis; and
WHEREAS, Chalmus English is survived by his wife; his
children, Derrick Earl English, Talisa Renee (Jason) English
Harris, and Chalmus English Jr.; his daughter-in-law, Tiffani
Tyler-English; four grandchildren; one bonus grandchild; his
siblings, Sandy English, Tyrone English, Sandra Stevenson, and
Laura Jean Smith; his sisters-in-law, LeAndres White, Shelby
McDonald, Ella McDonald, and Vivian McDonald; eight nieces and
nephews; his cousins; and ten godchildren; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Chalmus English Sr. and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Chalmus English as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.