SR0218 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Holly Graham of Zion, who passed away on May 20, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Holly Graham was born on August 7, 1987 in Waukegan; her parents were Sandra Whitmore and Willie Graham; and

WHEREAS, Holly Graham was a 2005 graduate of Zion-Benton High School, where she ran track and was the 2004 homecoming queen; she graduated from the College of Lake County with an Associate of Arts degree in May 2007; she planned to attend college at Tennessee State University in the fall, where she had aspirations of studying criminal justice and maybe becoming a lawyer; and

WHEREAS, Holly Graham worked at L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex in Gurnee Mills while she attended classes full time; and

WHEREAS, Holly Graham was known by all who knew and loved her as a very likable person with a contagious personality and an unforgettable smile; and

WHEREAS, Holly Graham is survived by her parents, Sandra Whitmore and Willie Graham; and other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Holly Graham; and be it further

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