SR0037 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Harold George McKay on Tuesday, January 18, 2005; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Chicago on December 22, 1941, to Claude and Mandella McKay; his wife, Angela Williams, preceded him in death; together, they were the parents of three children; he married Barbara McKay, and together they are the parents of seven children; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McKay valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Army; he worked for more than 20 years at the Austin Peoples Action Center (APAC); he was a member of Faith Community Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, He was a loving and affectionate person, always ready to greet you with a hug and a smile; he was loved by all who knew him; he was a dedicated father and friend, always willing to give his last to anyone who needed it; his favorite hobbies were fishing, dancing, and sports; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Harold George McKay has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Barbara McKay; his sons, John (Sharon), Harold Jr., Eric, Anthony (Tori), Catheuss (K.K.), and Angelo; his daughters, Cynthia (John), Michelle, and Rosalind (Jude); his brothers, Freeman (Mary) and Claude (Jean); his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Williams and Cynthia Williams; his godchildren, Tiffany, NeNe, and Chaz; his special companion, Henrietta; his special friends, Robert Sykes and Hurley Carter; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends; he was also preceded in death by his son, Phillip; his brothers, Robert, Willie Joe, Ceasar, and Cecil; and his sisters, Mozell, Ester, Ruth, and Claudette; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Harold George McKay, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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