SR0824 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alberta Thompson-Herod, who passed away on August 11, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Alberta Thompson-Herod was born in Lafayette County, Abbeville, Mississippi to Epsie Turner and McEwen Farmer on August 29, 1928; she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Wallace Thompson; she married James "Claude" Herod in 1947; and

WHEREAS, Alberta Thompson-Herod worked at Lewis College for 38 years; and

WHEREAS, Alberta Thompson-Herod confessed her hope in Christ at an early age; she was a member of Providence Methodist Church in Abbeville, Mississippi; she moved to Joliet and united with Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, which she faithfully supported; and

WHEREAS, Alberta Thompson-Herod was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son, Willie Earl; and

WHEREAS, Alberta Thompson-Herod is survived by her daughters, Stella A. Nucklos and Frankie F. Logan; her brother, Pete (Artis) Thompson; her devoted brother-in-law, Johnnie (Daisy) Herod; her grandchildren, Carlene Griffin, Rhonda (Allen) Griffin-Dantzler, Pamela (Jerry) Brown, Marvin Green, and Alvin Green; her seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two special nephews, Johnnie (Regina) Herod Jr. and Levester Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; her special friend of over 60 years, Martha Harris; and two special helpers, Bertha Young and Johnny Young; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alberta Thompson-Herod, 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 Alberta Thompson-Herod as an expression of our deepest sympathy.