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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Barbara Yvonne "Rabbit" Oliver, who 
4passed away on August 8, 2017; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver was born in Chicago to Earl and Eva 
6Wallace on August 6, 1948; she was baptized at an early age and 
7was a member of Holy Family Church in Chicago; she attended 
8Crane High School and was professionally trained as a vocalist 
9at Harold Washington College; she majored in early childhood 
10development at Roosevelt University, which led to a teaching 
11position at the ABLA Day Care Center; she married John Quincy 
12Oliver Jr. on May 11, 1968; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver had a natural artistic flare, which 
14was evident in her poetry, still life artwork, and murals; she 
15designed custom greeting cards and logos; she taught herself 
16how to play the piano while also inspiring children to do the 
17same; she had a great love of children and dreamed of being a 
18foster parent; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver was kind, patient, understanding, 
20caring, nurturing, and supportive; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver was preceded in death by her 
 
 
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1parents; and her close friend, Delores; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver is survived by her daughter, 
3Felicia "Lisa" Oliver; her sister, Beverly Harris; her brother 
4"Jimmy" (Jewell) Wallace; her nephew, Dana (Tammy) Harris; her 
5great nephews, Kylan Harris, Kameron Harris, and Kendel Harris; 
6her niece, Danielle Wallace; her adopted niece, Janita; and her 
7adopted nephew, Turon; and her close friends Lois and Loretta; 
8therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Barbara Yvonne Oliver, and extend our sincere condolences to 
12her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
13further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Barbara Oliver as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.