SR0877 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0877 LRB103 40035 ECR 71443 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ruth M. Callahan, who passed away on March 13, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan was born to Benton Steve and Martha London in Arkansas on April 13, 1940; she married Floyd Callahan Sr. in Arkansas in April 1959, and they had four children; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan worked in the field of nursing for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan committed to her faith at an early age, attending Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Stuttgart, Arkansas as a child; she was later active at True Vine Baptist Church in Dixmoor, Illinois, where she served as president of the usher board for many years; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan loved completing word search puzzles, and she was devoted to her family; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 years, Floyd; her brothers, Benton London, Samuel London, and Nathaniel London; and her sisters, Leoria Releford and Rosie Mae Owens; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan is survived by her children, Timothy Callahan Sr., Warren Callahan, Cassandra Edwards, and Floyd Callahan Jr.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ruth M. Callahan and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ruth Callahan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.