HR0957 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, State Representative Monique D. Davis and the members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to honor the life and career of Frank Kevin "Tchallah" Reed, who passed away on February 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Frank Reed was born on September 16, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Frank Reed joined the Chi-Lites as the successor to former lead singer Eugene Record; the Chi-Lites, founded in the late 1950s, had their heyday in the early 1970s with major hits, "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl"; and

WHEREAS, Along with original band members Marshall Thompson and Robert "Squirrel" Lester, and the other lead vocalist, Anthony Watson, Frank Reed recorded the studio album "Help Wanted (Heroes Are In Short Supply)" in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Chi-Lites, Frank Reed was one of the lead vocalists of "Michigan Avenue", a local Chicago band created by former Chi-Lites member, Clarence Johnson; and

WHEREAS, Frank Reed was the longest-performing member of the Chi-Lites behind original members, Marshall Thompson and Robert Lester; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the life and career of Frank Kevin "Tchallah" Reed; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank Reed in honor of his life and career.