SR0936 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0936 LRB095 23127 GRL 53760 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Iler Beasley of Chicago, who passed away on November 27, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Iler Beasley was born on December 13, 1927 in Drew, Mississippi; he was the youngest of the four children of Chester and Mattie Beasley; and

WHEREAS, Seeking a better life for himself, Iler Beasley went to live in Chicago at the young age of 17; he lived a quiet life among his family and friends, who loved and respected him; and

WHEREAS, Iler Beasley retired from the Robert Bosch Corporation in Broadview in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Iler Beasley was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Allen and Leon; and

WHEREAS, Iler Beasley is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Evelyn; his sister, Clara; his children, Barbara (Melvin), Jimmy, Henry, Patricia (Dunnell), Larry, and Iler (Steve); his 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and his many 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 his family and friends, the passing of Iler Beasley; and be it further

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