SR0459 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elbert Freeman Sr., who passed away on May 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Elbert Freeman Sr. was born in Emelle, Alabama to Gertrude and Louis Freeman on July 24, 1931; he committed to his faith at an early age at the Jones Missionary Baptist Church in Emelle, Alabama; while attending church, he met Ruthie Yarbrough; they married in 1952; they moved to St. Louis, Missouri and finally settled in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Elbert Freeman Sr. worked in the Electro Motors Division at General Motors and retired after 27 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Elbert Freeman was a member of Mt. Pleasant MB Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher for many years; he later moved his membership to St. Mark MB Church, where he faithfully served as a teacher and was ordained a deacon; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Elbert Freeman Sr. was preceded in death by his four sisters and his three brothers; and

WHEREAS, Elbert Freeman Sr. is survived by his wife, Ruthie; his daughter, Patricia (Donald); his son, Elbert Jr. (Stacey); his sisters, Fannie, Edna, and Mary (Wendell); his brother, James; his grandchildren, Marcus, Stacey, Jordan, Christian, and Gabriel; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, 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 Elbert Freeman 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 Elbert Freeman Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.