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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the |
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| State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of James |
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| (Jimmie) Gardley Sr. on Friday, January 27, 2006; and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Gardley was a true Christian, father, |
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| benefactor, and inspiration to all who knew him; he shared his |
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| wealth and knowledge with the poor and those who needed advice; |
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| and
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| WHEREAS, He was involved in many political and civic |
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| organizations; he worked as a precinct captain under the late |
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| Ralph H. Metcalfe, and he was president of the Building Council |
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| #17 of the Robert Taylor Homes, where he gained the respect of |
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| the residents as their benefactor; and
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| WHEREAS, He organized a baseball league at the Robert |
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| Taylor Homes to divert youths from criminal pursuits into |
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| legitimate healthy avenues of self-expression; he also |
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| sponsored many students in college; and
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| WHEREAS, Mr. Gardley did not limit his support only to the |
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| African-American community; he spread his goodwill, charity, |
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| love, and understanding to the white and Hispanic communities |
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| as well; his kindness knew no boundaries; he was still very |
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| active in various communities, assisting people mentally, |
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| physically, and financially through his business, Gardley |
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| Consultant Service; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
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| we mourn the passing of James (Jimmie) Gardley Sr., and we |
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| extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who |
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| knew and loved him; and be it further
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