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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with sadness of the death of James (Jimmie) Gardley Sr.
4 on Friday, January 27, 2006; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Mr. Gardley was a true Christian, father,
6 benefactor, and inspiration to all who knew him; he shared his
7 wealth and knowledge with the poor and those who needed advice;
8 and
 
9     WHEREAS, He was involved in many political and civic
10 organizations; he worked as a precinct captain under the late
11 Ralph H. Metcalfe, and he was president of the Building Council
12 #17 of the Robert Taylor Homes, where he gained the respect of
13 the residents as their benefactor; and
 
14     WHEREAS, He organized a baseball league at the Robert
15 Taylor Homes to divert youths from criminal pursuits into
16 legitimate healthy avenues of self-expression; he also
17 sponsored many students in college; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Mr. Gardley did not limit his support only to the
19 African-American community; he spread his goodwill, charity,
20 love, and understanding to the white and Hispanic communities
21 as well; his kindness knew no boundaries; he was still very
22 active in various communities, assisting people mentally,
23 physically, and financially through his business, Gardley
24 Consultant Service; therefore, be it
 
25     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
26 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
27 James (Jimmie) Gardley Sr., and we extend our deepest sympathy
28 to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
29 it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to his family as an expression of our sincerest
3 condolences.