SR0631 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joyce Ann Pittman, who passed away on February 3, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman was born on December 8, 1935, in Middletown, Ohio; her parents were the late Lawless and Lucille Holloway; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman was raised in Middletown, Ohio, where she accepted Christ at an early age; she and her family later moved to Maywood, where she attended and graduated from Proviso East High School; she then met and married Clarence Lewis; 3 children were born to their union; she later married Harold Pittman; one child, Alicia Cora Pittman, was born to their union; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman was employed at Alberto Culver from 1965 to 1973; she was also employed at Marshall Fields, Saks Fifth Avenue, and most recently at Lord and Taylor; during her career, she was a top sales representative and received numerous accolades for her work; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman was an active member of the Canaan A.M.E. Church in Maywood, serving in several of the church's auxiliaries; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman enjoyed being a grandmother, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman was preceded in death by her sibling, Billy; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Harold; her children, Alan Lewis, Steven Lewis (Alexandra), Kenneth Lewis (Bridgette), and Alicia Pittman; her stepchildren, Larry Pittman and Kimberly Pittman; her grandchildren, Rena Lewis, Brandy Lucia Holloman, Evan Daniel Lewis, and Soliel Marie Lewis; her sibling, Ronald Jones (Lillie Mae); and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Pittman will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as a fun-loving and gregarious woman whose love for her family and friends was unmatched; therefore, be it

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

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