SR0255 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0255 LRB103 31393 ECR 59019 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lela Tyler, who passed away on February 28, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Lela Tyler graduated from Wendell Phillips High School; she attended Kennedy-King College and the Chicago Baptist Institute; she graduated from the Lydia Adams School of Beauty Culture, where she earned her License of Cosmetology from the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Lela Tyler opened her own beauty salon, Touch of Beauty, which she successfully operated for 21 years; and

WHEREAS, Lela Tyler attended Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church, where she faithfully served as an usher, a Finance Room helper, and a deaconess; she also assisted the Sunday school; she later attended First Timothy Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Lela Tyler was active in the Union District Baptist Association (UDBA), where she was known for her distinguished singing voice and for helping out as chaplain during devotions; she served as president of the UDBA'S Ushers Department for four years; and

WHEREAS, Lela Tyler was the wife of Rev. Dr. Clifford Tyler for 18 years; 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 Lela Tyler 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 Lela Tyler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.