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90_SR0080
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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of this Body were saddened to learn
3 of the death of Mrs. Mildred B. Stewart of Chicago on May 16,
4 1997; and
5 WHEREAS, She was born in Louisville, Arkansas, on
6 February 5, 1926, the daughter of Jehugh Bryant and Lucy
7 Faulkner-Bryant; she graduated fron Englewood High School and
8 attended Central YMCA and Chicago Teachers College; and
9 WHEREAS, She was married to Patrick Crigler and this
10 union was blessed with three children, Edith, Patrick
11 (Khalid), and Thelma; Patrick preceded her in death; and
12 WHEREAS, In 1971, she married Leonard B. Stewart and they
13 joined their families to raise eight children; and
14 WHEREAS, She was well respected at her position as
15 Section Commander of the Record Inquiry Section with the
16 Chicago Police Department; her warm and kind personality and
17 her inspiring leadership earned her the respect of all who
18 had the privilege of knowing her; she retired in 1993; and
19 WHEREAS, Mildred Stewart was loved by all; she leaves a
20 legacy of unselfishness and concern for others that will long
21 be remembered; and
22 WHEREAS, Her passing will be deeply felt by her family
23 and countless friends, especially her husband, Leonard; her
24 children, Edith, Patrick (Khalid), Thelma, Leonard, Faziu,
25 Aisha, Amtul, and Qudsia; thirty-two grandchildren; twelve
26 great-grandchildren; her brother, Clarence; the special star
27 in her crown, Brandi J'anie Smith; and several other
28 relatives; therefore, be it
29 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
30 OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow and regret
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1 the death of Mrs. Mildred B. Stewart and extend our sincere
2 condolences to her family and friends; and be it further
3 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
4 presented to the family of Mrs. Mildred B. Stewart.