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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lillie
4 V. Lee of Chicago, who passed away recently; and
5 WHEREAS, Lillie Lee, known affectionately as "L.V.", was
6 born in Eudora, Arkansas, to Selena Mitchell and Peter Lee on
7 September 26, 1927; and
8 WHEREAS, Ms. Lee came to Chicago at the age of 13 and
9 graduated from McKinley High School in 1944; she married
10 David Jenkin Sr., and they had eight children together; and
11 WHEREAS, In 1953, Ms. Lee became a cosmetologist, a
12 profession she loved dearly; she retired in 1983 and mastered
13 skills as a seamstress, nurturer, and caregiver; she devoted
14 herself to her family and friends and complimented those she
15 serviced with the spirit of tenacity, vision, and courage;
16 and
17 WHEREAS, Ms. Lee will be deeply missed by all those who
18 knew her and loved her, especially her children, David Jr.,
19 Millicent (Michael Sr.), Dennis (Shelagh), Lucius (Connie),
20 Eric, Michelle, and Marita; her brothers, Larry, Stanley,
21 Pete, and William Jr.; her 7 grandchildren; her 2
22 great-grandchildren; her many nieces, nephews, and cousins;
23 her caregiver in her time of need, Alice Richard-Bey; and a
24 host of extended family members and special friends;
25 therefore, be it
26 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
27 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
28 we mourn, along with all those who knew her and loved her,
29 the passing of Lillie V. Lee; and be it further
30 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
31 presented to the family of Lillie V. Lee as an expression of
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1 our esteem.