HR0237 100TH 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 Carolyn Rush of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 27, 1949; she moved to Chicago at an early age; she graduated from Hirsch High School and Roosevelt University in Chicago with high honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beloved Community Family Services, an organization whose mission is to provide a network of compassionate services that promote the cultural, economic, and social well-being of youth and families in the Englewood and surrounding communities; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush's professional career includes four years of service as the creator and administrator of the Banking Development Program for the Treasurer of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush worked as a community organizer, precinct captain, and political strategist in many campaigns; she was instrumental in the civil rights movement, working to end discrimination in housing and employment; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush was the longtime political advisor to her husband, U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush, and served as First Lady of the Beloved Community Church of God in Christ, a church founded by her husband; she also served the Church in a leadership capacity through her diligent work in the Church's Core Leadership Group; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush was an avid gardener and enjoyed antiquing and exploring her interest in vintage architecture; she loved to read and developed an interest in writing; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush is survived by her husband of 36 years, U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush; six children; and 14 grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carolyn Rush, 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 Carolyn Rush as an expression of our deepest sympathy.