HR0721 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, State Representative Monique D. Davis and the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Milton and Ruby McClendon, who passed away on October 19, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Milton McClendon was born on June 19, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana; his parents were William and Geneva McClendon; Ruby McClendon was born on October 17, 1933, in Stanton, Tennessee; her parents were Theodore and Willola Jones; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon were both graduates of Hammond High School, graduating with the Classes of 1950 and 1951, respectively; Milton served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army from 1951 to 1954; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon were united in holy matrimony in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Milton McClendon was employed with the United States Postal Service for many years until his retirement in 1986; Ruby McClendon was employed with Pullman Standard and Tran-Zact in Hammond, Indiana for many years until her retirement in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon were active members in their community; Milton served as a Little League coach and served as a guide and mentor for many aspiring athletes, particularly in track and field; Ruby was an active member of the Hammond Public Schools PTA and served as a den mother for many Cub Scout troops; both Milton and Ruby were dedicated members of the NAACP; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon were loyal and dedicated members of the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Munster, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, Milton McClendon was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geneva, and his brother, Ulysses Napoleon McClendon; Ruby McClendon was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Willola Jones; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon are survived by their loving sons, Duane (Reba) McClendon, Theodore (Carol Smith) McClendon, and Garrard (Quanica) McClendon; their adoring grandchildren, Olympia (George) McClendon Johnson, ReAnne Namara McClendon, Jocelyn Patrice Russell, Jaiman Duane McClendon, Maximillian Elston McClendon, Tristin Kailan Russell, and Miranda Aurora McClendon; their great-grandchild, Geordan D. Johnson; and their many other family members and friends; Milton is also survived by his sister, Irene Agnel Hayes, and his brother, William (Sylvia) McClendon; and

WHEREAS, Milton and Ruby McClendon will be remembered by all who knew and loved them as pillars of their community, role models to the countless children and adults they guided through life's trials, and as loving and supportive parents; 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 their family and friends, the passing of Milton and Ruby McClendon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Milton and Ruby McClendon as an expression of our sympathy.