HR0730 99TH 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 Willa Harris, who passed away on July 8, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Willa Harris was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Leona Parker on March 29, 1938 and moved to Chicago with her mother and sibling in 1944; she graduated from Dunbar Vocational High school in 1957 and went on to graduate from college in 1961; she married Sam Harris, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Willa Harris worked for many years at various places including Montgomery Wards, Kham & Nates, Aldean Morrow, and Alden Wentworth, where she spent her final working years as a senior union steward; and

WHEREAS, Willa Harris was affectionately known as "Aunt Wee Wee" or "Babysister"; she was a member of Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer for over 50 years; her favorite pass time was spending time with family, friends, and hanging out at the off-track betting; she also enjoyed shopping, traveling, visiting different casinos, cooking big dinners, and making lemon ice box pies; and

WHEREAS, Willa Harris was always helping others, laughing, and bringing smiles to people's faces; and

WHEREAS, Willa Harris is survived by her son, Sam L. Harris, Jr. (Brenda); her daughter, Aldine D. Harris-Wilson (David); her grandchildren, Mario Harris, Aiden Wilson, and Samanta' Harris; her great-grandson, DeMarcus Harris; her sisters, Dorothy Beard (Khamolaw) and Aldine Davis; her brother, Nathaniel Parker (Dorothy); her special friend, Alex; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Willa Harris, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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