HR0809 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 Lynette Ann Harrell-Flowers of Chicago, who passed away on February 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers was born in Chicago to Vernon and Eileen Harrell on August 18, 1965; she attended Chicago Public Schools and Stagg Grammar School; she graduated from Simeon Vocational High School; she married Louis S. Flowers on April 23, 1994, and she became the proud stepmother to LaTrice, Louis, Sandra, and Delisa; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers worked as an administrative assistant for the Cook County State's Attorney's office in the Child Support Division from July 1985 until her retirement in June 2016; and

WHEREAS, A breast cancer survivor, Lynette Harrell-Flowers became an advocate, supporting initiatives around breast cancer awareness and research for a cure; she participated in and supported a variety of walks, marches, and fundraisers; through this journey, she formed a lifetime bond with fellow survivors who became affectionately known as "The Butterflies"; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers committed to her faith at an early age and became a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church; she became an active member of Salem Baptist Church in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and with her dogs, CoCo and Sonny; she also enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, watching movies, and being the first lady of Chi-Town Exotic Corvette Club; she will forever be known for her beautiful spirit, bright smile, soft-spoken words, and kind personality; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Vernona Harrell; her brothers, Kenneth Harrell and Vernon Harrell; and her brothers-in-law, Thomas Hiner, Willie Flowers, and Dan Coutee; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Harrell-Flowers is survived by her husband, Louis Flowers; her daughters, LaTrice Phillips, Sandra (Terrance) Roberts, and Delisa Singleton; her son, Louis (Ebony) Jefferies; her granddaughters, Nadja, Skyla, Anya, Mia, Nia, Abrianna, Trinity, Ebony, and Terryn; her grandson, Jabari; her sister, Valerie Gordon; her brother, David (Denitra) Harrell; her mother-in-law, Lula Flowers; her uncle, Earnest Chance; her sisters-in-law, State Rep. Mary E. Flowers, Shirley Hiner, Betty (Wayne) Phillips, and Kimberly Flowers; her brother-in-law, Edward Flowers; her nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives; her extended family, Deloris (James) Paige, Devin Versher, Cheryl McCallister, Theresa Emmons, Marie (Larry), and Theresa; her best friend, Carolyn Drummond; The Butterflies; the Corvette Clubs; and her numerous 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 Lynette Ann Harrell-Flowers 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 Lynette Harrell-Flowers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.