HR0878 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ida Mae "Sister" Craig Harris, who passed away on February 16, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris was born to Malinda and Pack Craig Sr. in Marion, Alabama and graduated from Lincoln High School; she moved to Chicago and attended Roosevelt University until she married Tommie Sr.; she later returned to college and graduated from East West University; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris was a dedicated housewife and mother throughout her children's younger years; she then worked for the YMCA and the City of Chicago; she ended her career as Assistant to the Director of Human Resources, Circuit Court of Cook County Social Service Department after over 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris served her community for many years as an active member of the 8th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, where she served as precinct captain and was a member of the Women's Auxiliary; she was a member of the Chicago Area Chapter Lincolnites, where she served as vice president; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris was a member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for 64 years, where she was part of the choir, the board, and reader of the announcements; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris was a great cook and was known for her pound cakes and chicken salad; she was also known for her fashion style, particularly her hats; she pursued several interests which included obtaining pieces for her crystal collection, decorating her house, and planting flowers in her garden; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris was preceded in death by her parents; four of her brothers; and her husband, Tommie Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Ida Harris is survived by her children, Darry (Lorraine), Larry (Sherry), Roy, Tommie Jr. (Sultry), Linda-Che'rie, and Michelle Ann (John); her siblings, Bertha (George), Dorothy (Terry), Pack (Jarnell), and Donald (Betty); her grandchildren, Arnice, Prince, Kristen, Jennifer, Loren, Corey, Megan, Danaya, Darry Jr., Larry Jr., Michael, and Adarius; four great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Dorothy; four nieces and five nephews; her Goddaughter, Roxy; and several very close friends and numerous other family, friends, and neighbors; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ida Mae "Sister" Craig Harris, 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 Ida Harris as an expression of our deepest sympathy.