Bill Text: IL SR1587 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Berneice Moseby.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1587 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1587-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Berneice "Essie" Moseby; and
WHEREAS, Berneice Moseby was born to Rhodie Bell and Oscar
Lee Mansfield Sr. in Parkdale, Arkansas on May 3, 1946, the
youngest of nine children; she committed to her faith at an
early age; she attended Savage Grammar School and Slack Legrand
High School in Wilmot, Arkansas; she married Robert Moseby in
Chicago in 1946; and
WHEREAS, Berneice Moseby worked at Victor Gasket and as a
teacher's aide for after-school programs; her main career was
with the U.S.P.S., and she retired in 2002 after 32 years of
service; while working for the U.S.P.S, she held many
positions, including as a 2048 temporary probationary
supervisor, a key person for the CFC and savings bond drive, a
forklift operator, and a safety captain; and
WHEREAS, Berneice Moseby was an active member at New
Precious Grove MB Church where she sang in the choir and served
as the kitchen coordinator on Sundays when they had afternoon
programs; she was also an Eastern Star member and served in the
position of Conductress of Leota Chapter #1; and

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WHEREAS, Berneice Moseby loved helping people; she invited
many into her home and loved them as her own, considering them
her "god family"; she also loved to cook, dance, sing, mingle,
and bling; she was the life of many parties; and
WHEREAS, Berneice was preceded in death by her parents; her
four brothers, Guy, Oscar Jr., Edward, and Walter; her
granddaughter, E'licia; and her great-grandson, Sincere; and
WHEREAS, Berneice Mosey is survived by her two daughters,
Felicia (Michael) and Carrie; her son, Reginald Sr.; her two
brothers, Lee and David (Helen); her two sisters, Grady and
Minnie; her grandchildren, Qiana, Reginald Jr., Michelle
(Aaron), Lexus (Kendrick Sr.), Malai (Fulton), Vanessa,
Artavise, Shirley, and Diamon; her great-grandchildren,
Deveis, Chonnell, Qiarah, Charlie, Ajani, Kamil, Manisha,
Kendrick II, Jeremiah, Terrance, Adrian, and Sitrele; and her
abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, extended
family, and friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Berneice "Essie" Moseby and extend our sincere condolences to
her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Berneice Moseby as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.