HR0233 101ST 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 C.L. "Charles Lester" Patterson of Chicago, who passed away on March 12, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Charles Lester was born to C.L. and Stella (Carter) Patterson on May 8, 1943; he lived his entire life on the Southeast Side of Chicago; he was named after his father with the initials C.L.; when he started school at Bart Elementary, he was asked to give his full name, so he chose Charles Lester Patterson Jr. and was called by that name ever since; he graduated from DuSable High School, where he and a few friends formed the singing group The Inspirations; with their classic Chicago soul harmonies, range, and style, he and the group were often called upon to sing at parties but declined opportunities to professionally advance in the music business; after graduation, he studied computer science at Robert Morris College and worked nights; he married Sandra Marie Verner on November 6, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Charles Lester worked for Continental Bank and United States Steel Works; he retired from Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad Company in May 2003, after 37 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Charles Lester was a dedicated member of the Power Circle Congregation and the Christian Men of Power Circle Congregation (CMPCC) and sang in the church choir; he enjoyed dancing, singing, playing board and computer games, watching sports and television programs, and a spirited game of Bid Whist; and

WHEREAS, Charles Patterson was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Charles Patterson is survived by his wife, Sandra Marie; his daughter, Danita Elise; his father-in-law, Roy C. Verner; his uncle, Auguster Miner; his aunt, Eunice Verner; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janice Harris, Lloyd Baugh, Rose Powell, and Roy C. (Diana) Verner Jr.; his nephew, Roddrick (Latonja) Verner; his nieces, Bridgette (Ricky) Ellis, Cheryl Lynn (Jimmy) Horn, Tracy Harris, and Shannon (John) Stokes; his great-nephews and great-nieces; his longtime friends, James and Patricia Majors; the entire Power Circle Congregation Family; and his many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of C.L. "Charles Lester" Patterson and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles Patterson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.