HR0942 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 Maurice L. Powe Jr., who passed away on March 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was born in Chicago to Esteen and Maurice Powe Sr. on July 21, 1949 and was baptized at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago; he attended Rowell B. Mason Elementary School and was the first African-American to attend Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, graduating in 1967; his first job was at Mr. Sinai Hospital in the Radiology Department and he then served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1975; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Powe's was employed as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad and retired in 2015 after 45 years of dedicated service; he then obtained part-time employment at Pinnacle Property on the Hines V.A. Compound; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was affectionately known as "Chico" or "Mo"; he was an avid sports enthusiast, whether it was baseball, basketball, football, or hockey; he also enjoyed watching CNN and being knowledgeable about current events; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Powe is survived by his sons, Elvin Butler and Maurice Powe III; his brothers, Bernie, Anthony, and Patrick (Sandra) Powe; his loving confidante, Johnnie Mae; his aunt, Mary Louis Pearson Orr; his uncle, Willie E. Pearson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; 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 Maurice L. Powe 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 Maurice Powe as an expression of our deepest sympathy.