SR0604 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the death of O'Neal Pritchett Jr. on January 17, 2006; and

WHEREAS, O'Neal Pritchett Jr. was born on November 1, 1937, in Mobile, Alabama, to Marie Pritchett and O'Neal Pritchett Sr.; and

WHEREAS, A man of many skills and trades, Mr. Pritchett was employed by several employers during his life in Illinois, including Great Lakes, Lake County Community Action Project (Headstart), First Corinthian Church, and Ebenezer Church; he loved and enjoyed his power washing and carpet cleaning business; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pritchett was a member of the First Corinthian M.B. Church; he served in numerous ministries within the church, including Church Janitor, President of Voices of Corinthian, Sunday School Teacher, and Trustee member; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his father, O'Neal Pritchett Sr.; his mother, Marie Williams; his brothers, Robert Dozen, Arthur Mitchell, and Joe Williams; his special and dear friend, Ms. Jackie Robinson; and his longtime friends, Vanderbilt Blanchard Jr. and John A. McBride; and

WHEREAS, The passing of O'Neal Pritchett, Jr. is felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his daughters, Nealetta, Andrea, Donna, and Althea; his son, Kent Richardson; his brothers, John (Dorothy) Williams, Ernest (Thelma) Williams, Clyde (Betty) Mitchell, and Zion (Bernita) Mitchell; his sister, Angie Pritchett; his sisters-in-law, Aneses Williams and Carolyn Mitchell; and his many grandchildren and nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing O'Neal Pritchett Jr. and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

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