SR2332 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mose Harris Jr., who passed away on September 7, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Mose Harris Jr. was born in Barazzoni, Mississippi to Mose Sr. and Ruby Harris on November 16, 1955; he moved to Chicago with his family at a young age; he attended Beethoven Elementary School and Dusable High School; and

WHEREAS, Mose Harris Jr. worked as an individual contractor for over 30 years; he worked for the Austin family for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Mose Harris Jr. was affectionately known as "Skip"; he loved attending family gatherings, reading the Bible, and attending church; and

WHEREAS, Mose Harris Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Edna and Debra Harris; and his brother, Randy Harris; and

WHEREAS, Mose Harris Jr. is survived by his children, Santana Galmore, Nicole Galmore-Fifer, and Creed Louis; his son-in-law, Phillip Fifer; his daughter-in-law, Tonya Yarbrough-Galmore; his brothers, Robert Lee and Ricky; his sisters, Linda, Denise, and Luvenia; his special friends, Geraldine and Elaine; his grandchildren, Hakeem, Fetema, Jacquez, Jaitaja, Nicolas, and Creed Jr.; his aunt, Cozy Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mose Harris Jr., and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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