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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Founder
4 and former Executive Director of Carepoint Adult, Child and
5 Family Association, Vince L. Gillon, who passed away on March
6 17, 2008; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Vincent Gillon was well known for his
8 self-determination and ability to overcome many obstacles
9 presented to him throughout his life; he was a leader in the
10 Evanston and Roger's Park communities where he campaigned and
11 provided services to communities in need; his departure will
12 positively affect these communities for years to come; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Vincent Lawrence Gillon was born in Chicago,
14 Illinois; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Vincent Gillon was well known as a soft-spoken and
16 humble person; he remained a dedicated constituent, continuing
17 to campaign and pass out literature to his community in order
18 to keep people informed of the happenings in the community so
19 that he, along with many others, could be responsible for
20 making positive changes in the community; and
 
21     WHEREAS, Vincent Gillon is survived by his wife, Charisse

 

 

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1 Ross-Gillon; his children, Parris Blake, Simone Gillon,
2 Victoria Gillon, and Aliya Gillon; and his stepchildren, Ashley
3 and Tierra Ross; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6 mourn, along with his family and friends, community leader
7 Vincent Gillon; and be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to the family of Vincent Gillon as a symbol of our
10 sincere sympathy.