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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ernestine Evon
4 Howard Rives of East St. Louis on her 80th birthday; and
 
5     WHEREAS, She was born and raised in East St. Louis; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Her family has made contributions to the East St.
7 Louis community dating back to the riots for civil rights; and
 
8     WHEREAS, She has created a new paradigm for care giving,
9 meals on wheels, all brand greeting cards and jeweled gifts for
10 those in need of comfort during illness, mourning, or
11 celebration; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Ernestine has two children, Denis AM Davis
13 McFarlin and Reginald Davis; many grandchildren and
14 great-grandchildren; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Her encouraging remark, "Do the best you can", and
16 a thundering laugh and sense of humor will always be her
17 mantra; therefore, be it
 
18     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we

 

 

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1 wish Ernestine Evon Howard Rives a happy birthday and many more
2 for years to come; and be it further
 
3     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
4 presented to Ernestine Evon Howard Rives as a symbol of our
5 respect and esteem.