SR0448 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 Derrick L. Pollion on May 7, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Lavon Pollion was born to Andrew and Frances Pollion on September 4, 1956, in Fort Hood, Texas; he attended Beethoven Elementary, DuSable Upper Grade Center, and DuSable High School in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, His desire to play the guitar started at the young age of fourteen; "D", as he was called by those who knew and loved him, was a band member of the Rayson's and Windy City; these were both small groups, formerly from the Robert Taylor Homes in the 1970s; they also played with "Touch of Class" for 26 years; and

WHEREAS, He married Linda Harris on September 14, 1974; on July 25, 1997, he married Ann Sims Pollion in Chicago; he was a very sweet, kind, and loving person, with a big heart, and he loved his music; he was a very hard worker for Catholic Charities for fourteen years; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Derrick Lavon Pollion has been deeply felt by many, especially his father, Andrew Pollion; his loving wife, Ann Pollion; his daughter, Tameka Pollion; his stepchildren, Rosamae Sims, Rosemarie Sims, Daniel Sims, David Sims, and Angel Harris; his grandchildren, Lutrma, Eugene, Jr., Jamonte, Jasmine, Terrel, Kirara Jenikins, David III, Me'kial, Dajah'nette, and Latoynette; his sisters, Rose (Anthony Hillard), Heide (Larry White), Marquita Pollion, and Karen (Joseph Johnson, Sr.); his brothers, Guy Pollion and Terrance L. Pollion (Rose); his uncles, John, Raymond, Ossie, Melvin, and BJ; his aunts, Rosemary, Margret, Maggie, Lorraine, Essie, Rosie, and Geneva; his nephews, William, Cortez, Patrell, Terrance, David Prendell, Christopher, and Joseph Jr.; his nieces, Chot'sani, Lakila, Luvenia, Cloyvonne, Christina, and Treshonda; and his many relatives and friends; he was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Pollion; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Derrick L. Pollion, 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.