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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 Vivian
4 Sullivan of Chicago, who passed away on November 20, 2009; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Vivian Sullivan was born on August 2, 1929 in
6 Chicago; one of three siblings, she was the oldest daughter
7 born to Tom and Odessa Clark; although she was born and raised
8 in Chicago, Vivian loved to travel; she spent a large part of
9 her life vacationing in some of the world’s most beautiful
10 places, from the exotic shores of the Hawaiian islands to
11 Japan, Thailand, Europe, and the majestic land of Israel; she
12 was determined to see the world; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Vivian attended Wendell Phillips High School;
14 upon graduation, she was employed by Young, Spring & Wire
15 Corporation as an assembly line worker, where she remained a
16 dedicated employee for over 30 years; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Vivian met and later married R.T. Sullivan, who
18 preceded her in death; and
 
19     WHEREAS, She was known for her ability to make the simplest
20 dishes taste like gourmet treats; her peach cobbler and
21 homemade rolls were a family favorite; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Vivian accepted Christ as her personal savior at
2 an early age; she was a committed member of The House of Prayer
3 Church for over 50 years; she intensified her Christian walk
4 under the leadership of her dearly loved pastor, Prophet L.K.
5 Johnson; she found great joy in teaching Sunday school at the
6 church and would always study diligently to prepare for her
7 classes; as a Mother of her church and a prayer warrior, Vivian
8 was praised for her willingness to always lend a helping hand;
9 and
 
10     WHEREAS, She was a constant companion at the bedside of the
11 sick and shut in members, making it a priority to visit with
12 and minister to them during their time of illness; her
13 enthusiasm for serving others was evident throughout her life;
14 and
 
15     WHEREAS, At the age of 55, she went back to school,
16 received her CNA license, and embarked on a career as a nursing
17 assistant; she further exemplified her passion for service by
18 providing home health care services for those in need; she
19 found great solace in caring for those who could no longer care
20 for themselves; and
 
21     WHEREAS, Her daughter, Katherine, her sister, Eddie B., and
22 her dear companion, Cal Dennis, preceded her in death; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, She is survived by her children, Barbara (Louis)
2 Williams, Lynn (Sydney) Coleman, Janice Sullivan, Robert, and
3 (Robin) Sullivan; her brother, Michael Sims; her
4 granddaughter, Tracie Sullivan, who was like a daughter to her;
5 her 10 other grandchildren; her 17 great-grandchildren, her 2
6 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, cousins, and
7 friends; therefore, be it
 
8     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
10 mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Vivian
11 Sullivan; and be it further
 
12     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to the family of Vivian Sullivan as a symbol of our
14 sincere sympathy.