SR2041 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Philip C. Bradley, Jr. of Chatham, who passed away on June 27, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. was born on April 29, 1944 in Springfield; his parents were Philip C. and Frances Platt Bradley, Sr.; he married Sylvia Sorrill on August 24, 1974 in Alexander; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. graduated from Sangamon State University with a bachelor's degree and delivered the university's first student commencement speech; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. began his teaching career at Little Flower Elementary as a sixth grade teacher; he later became the Director for the Illinois Department of Public Aid and the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services; in 1996, he became the President and CEO of the Family Health Network in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. enjoyed serving in his community; he was a member and Elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a trustee for Lincoln Land Community College for 19 years; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Philip Bradley, Jr. is survived by his wife, Sylvia Bradley, and his daughters, Alexandra (John) Viser and Brooke Bradley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Philip C. Bradley, Jr.; and be it further

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