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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lisa
4Marie Stanley, who passed away on November 4, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was born in Decatur to Halton
6Robinson and Jacqueline King on January 20, 1965; she
7graduated from Eisenhower High School and studied theology at
8Lincoln Christian University; she pursued a degree in
9workforce education and development at Southern Illinois
10University; she graduated from the Illinois Women's Institute
11for Leadership in 2005; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley had a passion for public service,
13which led her to work as a legislative liaison for former U.S.
14Rep. David Phelps and various state agencies, including
15then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office and the Department of
16Healthcare and Family Services; she served as an aide to
17former Senator Andy Manor, running his Decatur office; she
18served on the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Board of Directors
19from 2016 to 2021; she worked tirelessly to advocate for
20policies that uplifted marginalized communities and championed
21social justice; and
 
22    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was appointed to the Decatur

 

 

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1Township Board in 2011; she was elected supervisor in 2013,
2the first African American woman to hold the position in
3Decatur; throughout her tenure as township supervisor, she
4demonstrated exemplary leadership and a passionate pursuit of
5equality and fairness; she tirelessly worked to improve the
6lives of the township's residents, particularly those facing
7socio-economic challenges; her compassionate approach and
8dedication to serving the needs of the community garnered
9widespread respect and admiration; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was a dedicated member of Realm
11Global International Ministries; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was a role model, a source of
13inspiration, and a pillar of strength; her unwavering
14commitment to her community and her passion for justice will
15continue to resonate for generations to come; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley was preceded in death by her father,
17Halton Robinson; her grandmother, Verneida Madison; and other
18family members; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Lisa Stanley is survived by her son, Anthony
20(Jennifer) Stanley; her granddaughters, Camorre Beasley and
21Zara Stanley; her mother, Jacqueline King; her brother,
22Charles King; her sister, Crystal Robinson; and numerous

 

 

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1nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends; therefore, be
2it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
4HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5we mourn the passing of Lisa Marie Stanley and extend our
6sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
7and loved her; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Lisa Stanley as an expression of our
10deepest sympathy.