HR0498 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 Edna Marshall, who passed away on May 21, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Edna Marshall was born on January 4, 1943; she was a graduate of Chicago State University and retired from the University of Chicago, where she worked for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Edna Marshall enjoyed life, gardening, church, and her friends; she often spoke of her life's journey; and

WHEREAS, Edna Marshall and her husband were dear friends of Illinois State Representative Constance Howard and her husband, Phillip Howard; and

WHEREAS, Edna Marshall was the loving mother of two daughters, Laniece Marshall and Sherise Folk, and the doting grandmother of Jaqui, Eugene III, and Jadyen; 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 her family and friends, the passing of Edna Marshall; and be it further

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