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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Youko
4 Amai Ellison on April 5, 2004; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Youko Amai Ellison was born in Kitatoshima County,
6 Tokyo, on January 5, 1929; she was the first of two children
7 born to Kousaku and Sei Amai; and
 
8     WHEREAS, She completed her formal education at Toa Girls
9 High School in Namamugi-Cho Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City in
10 March of 1945; while in Japan, she worked for several companies
11 as a clerk: Kanto Electric Co., Ltd. of Kaminamiki-Cho,
12 Kawasaki City and, thereafter, at Yokohama Engineer Depot of
13 Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City; and
 
14     WHEREAS, On April 12, 1954, Youko Amai was united in holy
15 matrimony to Warren C. Ellison; on May 12, 1958, their union
16 was made complete with the birth of their precious son, Warren
17 S. Ellison; they enjoyed a special partnership for forty-nine
18 years; and
 
19     WHEREAS, As a result of her husband's military career, Mrs.
20 Ellison traveled extensively throughout the United States and
21 abroad; she lovingly accompanied him, eagerly assisting him as
22 devoted helpmate; during these years, their marriage grew
23 stronger and more committed; Mr. Ellison retired after serving
24 over thirty years in the military and the family relocated to
25 Chicago; and
 
26     WHEREAS, After returning to Chicago, Mrs. Ellison joined
27 Mossner Printing Company; she worked as a bookkeeper and was a
28 dedicated employee for more than twenty years until she
29 retired; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, She loved evidences of love and beauty; she
2 expressed that love by showing affection for her family, both
3 in the United States and in Japan; in addition, she produced
4 many original hand-painted works of art that hang in the
5 Ellison home; she also enjoyed her extensive collection of
6 priceless Geisha dolls; and
 
7     WHEREAS, The passing of Youko Amai Ellison will be deeply
8 felt by many, especially her husband, Warren C. Ellison; her
9 loving son, Warren S. Ellison (Miisha); her brother, Akira
10 Amai; her grandson, Warren J. Ellison (his mother, Angela
11 Ellison); her granddaughter, Sydney Vasquez; and host of family
12 and friends in Japan and the United States; therefore, be it
 
13     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
14 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
15 mourn the death of Youko Amai Ellison along with all who knew
16 and loved her and extend our sincere condolences to her family
17 and friends; and be it further
 
18     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19 presented to the family of Youko Amai Ellison as an expression
20 of our deepest sympathy.