SR0577 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois were saddened to learn of the death Risbia Randolph of East St. Louis on May 15, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Randolph was an active professional beautician; she joined the East St. Louis Beauticians in 1950 where she served as a financial secretary, treasurer, and chaplain; she received bachelor's and master's degrees from the National Institute of Cosmetology; in addition, she took advanced classes and completed all of her work for her Ph.D.; and

WHEREAS, She was presented with a plaque from Dr. Katie Whickam, the national beautician's president, for outstanding work in the beauty field; she was also an avid community worker with a special interest in grooming and beauty care for special-needs children; it was her idea to hold an annual Christmas party for the mentally challenged with gifts and beauty services provided; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Risbia Randolph will be deeply felt by many, especially her daughter, Stephanie E. Jones; her two granddaughters, Danyale Owens and Alayna Jones; her sister, Fannie G. Jones; her sister-in-law, Harriett M. Jones; her two nephews, Carlton J. Jones and Dr. Aaron (Dr. Rosalyn) Phillips; her foster brother, Maurice (Helen) Sharp; her niece, Pamela Jones; her special niece and caregiver, Tunya P. Robinson; her many cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Risbia Randolph along with all who knew and loved her and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends; and be it further

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