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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with regret of the death of Manzili Jerome Davis on
4 April 18, 2006; and
 
5     WHEREAS, He was born on July 2, 1984, in Gary, Indiana, to
6 Roella Christine Henderson Davis and Jerome Matthew Davis; he
7 was the adored younger brother of his sisters, Malaika
8 Henderson and Johari Davis; and
 
9     WHEREAS, He was educated at St. Bride's Elementary School
10 and Mt. Carmel High School, where he was salutatorian of his
11 graduating class, and a member of the scholastic bowl, debate,
12 math competition, and cross country teams; he was also a member
13 of the Forensic Society and the National Honor Society, which
14 he served as president for one year; and
 
15     WHEREAS, During his time at Mt. Carmel High School, he was
16 involved with the Link Unlimited organization, which provided
17 support systems for African American students in urban areas of
18 Chicago; and
 
19     WHEREAS, He went on to study at Princeton University in the
20 Department of Politics and planned on becoming a lawyer; at
21 Princeton, he was involved in the Whig-Cliosophic Society and
22 was a founding member of the Pre-Law Society, which he served
23 as president his sophomore year; he was also a peer academic
24 advisor; and
 
25     WHEREAS, He was a quiet person who captured the hearts of
26 those whose lives he touched; he had a sudden wit and an acute
27 intellect; he loved music, intelligent books, and movies that
28 were finely crafted, including foreign and independent films
29 that challenged his independent mind; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, The passing of Manzili Jerome Davis has been
2 deeply felt by many, especially his mother and father; his
3 uncles, Jack and Merlin (Darlene) Henderson; his sisters; and
4 his nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it
 
5     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
6 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7 Manzili Jerome Davis, and we extend our sincere condolences to
8 his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
9 further
 
10     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest
12 sympathy.