HR1377 95TH 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 Cornelius Lindy Allen of Chicago, who passed away on May 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen was born on October 13, 1928 in Gary, Indiana; his parents were the late Diston and Addie P. Allen; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen attended high school at Oakwood Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, graduating with the class of 1947; he was then drafted into the United States Armed Forces, and served as Private First Class in 1952; he received an honorable discharge after committed service in the United States Army Reserve in 1957; and

WHEREAS, In 1955, Cornelius Allen pursued an adventurous career with the Chicago Transit Authority; he spoke often of the passengers who became his friends and the children that he ushered to school who knew his smiling face; he retired from the CTA after 30 years of loyal service; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen was a road warrior at heart who frequently traveled by car to visit his family; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen was a proponent of education and encouraged any young person to engage and excel in their educational pursuits; committed to his ancestry and knowledgeable of his heritage, he also encouraged his family to "root your roots" and assured that his family stayed connected and carried pride for their ancestors; forever engaged and connected to his family near and far, there was seldom an event or occasion that would not be noticed, commended, attended, and proclaimed; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen is survived by his son, Dell Allen (Debbie); his daughter, Addie Allen; his grandchildren, Marcus Allen, Dell "Rome" Allen, and Justus Cornelius Allen Pugh; his great-grandchildren, Cameron Allen, Lyndon Allen, and Lucas Allen; his brothers, Roy Shephard and Rosenwald (Eunice) Allen Sr.; and his sister, Mary Ann Guyton; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Allen will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his willingness to share with others, his generosity, and his commitment to education and his ancestry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Cornelius Lindy Allen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cornelius Lindy Allen as an expression of our sympathy.