HR0768 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 Tara Latrice Brewer of Broadview, who passed away on January 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Tara Brewer was born in Melrose Park to Lacy Brewer Jr. and Hattie Brewer on August 25, 1972; she graduated from Proviso East High School and then earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a Master of Business Administration at Benedictine University; and

WHEREAS, Tara Brewer began working at an early age; her employment included jobs with American Household Bank, Harris Bank, Dress Barn, and Hines Hospital; in her most recent position, she worked as the Housing Program Manager for the Housing Authority of Cook County in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Tara Brewer enjoyed participating in community events and representing Broadview as a Trustee; she was instrumental in the passing of the 2017-2018 Broadview Village budget; she regularly participated in Operation Santa, attended village parades and dinners, and worked diligently with the Box Top Program, where she collected labels for Lindop School District 92; she encouraged her friends and family to support charities by performing small acts that made a big impact; she also became an advocate for Ulrich Children's Home when she mentored a four-year-old-girl and later became a legal foster parent to that same girl's newborn child; and

WHEREAS, Tara Brewer, a Broadview resident for 45 years, was a tremendous asset to her community, and she will be sorely missed; and

WHEREAS, Tara Brewer is survived by her parents; and her son, Dereon T. Brewer-Adams; 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 Tara Latrice Brewer 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 Tara Brewer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.