HR1319 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jules Reginald Packnett, who passed away on May 21, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett was born on December 9, 1957, in Chicago; his parents were Doris and Gregory Packnett; he married Beverly Wilson in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett began his professional career as an Account Representative with Ed Blankstein, Inc., where he helped colleges and trade schools with financial aid and lobbied the federal government for additional funding; he was then recruited to serve as Admissions Director of Debbie's Schools of Beauty Culture; he later worked for the Chicago Urban League, where he supervised the Green Line Project and insured minority participation on the project, and worked as a human resources manager and recruiter for several firms; he and his wife also took over the family business, Plaques, Trophies & Gifts, from his mother; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett was an active member of numerous community organizations; he served as Sub-Area Vice President of the Chatham Avalon Park Community Council; he was a board member of the 95th Street Business Association and Treasurer/Finance Chair of the Chicago Association of Minority Recruiters; he also worked on various political campaigns, including the campaigns of Mayor Jane Byrne, Mayor Harold Washington, Alderman Niles Sherman, and Alderman John Steel, among others, and ran for 6th Ward Alderman in the late 1980s; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett was a dedicated member of the Church of the Good Shephard and served in a variety of positions with the church, including Trustee; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett is survived by his wife, Beverly; his children, Jules "Jake" Packnett and Monica Packnett; his brother, Gregory Packnett, Jr. (Christine); his sisters, Wylene Patterson and Dwan Packnett; and his many nieces, nephews, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Jules Packnett will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him for his quick wit, intelligence, strength, and unmatched dedicated and love for his family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Jules Reginald Packnett; and be it further

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