SR0541 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Clarence B. Brewton of Zion, who passed away on October 24, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Clarence B. Brewton was born on May 24, 1953 to the late Ernest and Leler Brewton in Waukegan; he accepted Christ into his life at an early age; he attended North Chicago public schools; and

WHEREAS, He was a dedicated employee at Helia Healthcare in Zion for nearly 15 years, as a maintenance manager; he was an avid outdoorsman and was known to fish from sun up to sun down; he also enjoyed cooking and family gatherings; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Leler Brewton; his brothers, Furman and Moses Brewton; and his sisters, Irene Priscilla Brewton and Mary L. Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Clarence Brewton leaves to cherish his memory, his significant other of 14 years, Rosetta Sykes; his daughter, Sharlett (Robert) James; his son, Jermaine (Rhonda) Brewton; his four grandchildren, Jerahn Brewton, Taiana Davis, Janiah Brewton, and Jayla Brewton; his five sisters, Thelma (Timothy) Boyd, Clara Brewton, Rose A. (Gerald F.) Smith, Theresa Brewton, and Patricia Brewton; his six brothers, Ernest R. (Joanne) Brewton, Billie (Sherrie) Brewton, Aaron (Tywnia) Brewton, John Brewton, and Jessie Brewton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and dear friends including a special friend, James Cook; he was also a father figure to Shalonda, Dante, and Jerry Lucas; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Clarence Brewton; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Clarence Brewton as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.