HR0645 102ND 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 Landon "Walk" Walker Jr., who passed away on January 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker was born to Landon Walker Sr. and Arthalia Miller Walker in Waterford, Mississippi on February 8, 1940; he attended Landon Elementary School, which was built by his father to serve the Laws Hills, Mississippi community; he went to Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi for one year; he married Bobra Jean Falkner on February 1, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker worked various jobs across a number of industries, including steel, public transportation, and state government; he owned and operated a painting and construction business, a hand car wash, a delivery and messenger truck service, and a school bus company; he also worked at a local family-owned business named Falkner Bumper; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker began working as assistant superintendent for the City of Harvey Public Works Department in 1982; he was eventually appointed to superintendent, and he served in that role until his retirement in 1995; while in retirement, he became a part-time bus driver for Beckham School Transit Company and later for Alltown; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker was politically involved and served as precinct captain of Harvey; he ran for city commissioner and alderman in Harvey; he also helped local candidates with their political campaigns; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker committed to his faith at a young age and attended New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Laws Hills, Mississippi as a child; he was an active member of Christ Temple Baptist Church in Markham, where he became a member in 1967 and served in the usher ministry; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker enjoyed helping youth and adults in his community with employment opportunities or simply providing them with a family atmosphere; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; his sister, Azelle Alexander; and his brothers, Lannie Cummings, Russell Walker, Asa Walker, Leslie Walker, and George Walker; and

WHEREAS, Landon Walker is survived by his children, Brenda (Davis) Mason, Ricky (Bridgett) Walker-Abdul Baari, Perry (Iris) Walker, Kerry L. (Andria) Walker, and Kanefus Walker; his 12 grandchildren; his 21 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Eldridge (Deborah) Walker, McEwen (Urma) Walker, and Hattie Marion; his sisters-in-law, Mattie Walker, Ella Washington, Wheelock Patrick, Sarah Summerville, and Mary Falkner; his brother-in-law, Kent Falkner; his special cousins, Beatrice Miller-Peete, Robert Finley, and Charlie Walker; his niece, Fronnie Echols; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Landon "Walk" Walker Jr. 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 Landon Walker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.