SR0678 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Phillip William Lowery Sr., who passed away on September 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Phillip Lowery was born in Chicago to Phillip W. Pratt and Sylvia Lowery on June 12, 1969; he graduated from Dunbar High School and married Felicia A. Williams; and

WHEREAS, As a young adult, Phillip Lowery was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church; later, he was a member of Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church, where he was licensed and ordained as a minister and an elder; he was active in street ministries and committed himself to giving back to others; he organized, prepared, and distributed Christmas gift bags to the homeless on Lower Wacker Drive and at Tent City for the last two years; and

WHEREAS, Phillip Lowery was inspired by his grandmother's cooking and developed his own love of cooking; he wore his chef hat at Gibson's, Lawry's Steak House, The Cheesecake Factory, and several others places; he was affectionately known as Chef Lowery; he was also the dedicated chef at Monument of Faith Church and the personal chef to Apostle R.D. Henton; and

WHEREAS, Phillip Lowery had also worked for the Harvey Police Department and held security officer positions; and

WHEREAS, Phillip Lowery was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vera Chatman, and his stepfather, Hollis R. Arrington Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Phillip Lowery is survived by his son, Phillip W. Lowery Jr.; his mother, Sylvia Lowery; his wife, Felicia Lowery; his brother, Hollis R. (Hester) Arrington Jr.; his sisters, Monica Taylor and Kimberly Bailey; his nieces, Mary Ann Dempsey, Gabrielle Arrington, Kristen Williams, Ebony Bailey, and Danielle Bailey; his great-nephews, Elijah McClain and Dareon Brewster; and numerous relatives, friends, and the Monument of Faith Church Family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Phillip William Lowery Sr. 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 Phillip Lowery as an expression of our deepest sympathy.