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| 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened |
| 3 | | to learn of the death of Jack Carl Parish, who passed away on |
| 4 | | October 20, 2023; and
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| 5 | | WHEREAS, Jack Parish was born to Field and Annie Bell |
| 6 | | Parish in Lake Village, Arkansas on January 28, 1935; he |
| 7 | | attended Coleman High School in Greenville, Mississippi, where |
| 8 | | he laid the foundation for a life devoted to the art of |
| 9 | | bricklaying; he married Ruth M. Clark on June 9, 1957, and they |
| 10 | | had seven children together; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Jack Parish joined the esteemed Local 56 of the |
| 12 | | International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, |
| 13 | | leaving an indelible mark on countless projects and hearts; he |
| 14 | | was deeply dedicated to the craft, becoming a mentor and |
| 15 | | imparting his knowledge to a new generation of craftsmen; and
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| 16 | | WHEREAS, Jack Parish was deeply committed to his faith and |
| 17 | | made sure his family's spiritual journey was grounded in the |
| 18 | | sanctuary of their church; beyond his work and faith, he |
| 19 | | reveled in the simple joys of life, including going on camping |
| 20 | | trips, traveling on the open road, and spending time with his |
| 21 | | grandchildren; and
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| 1 | | WHEREAS, Jack Parish was a pillar of strength and love who |
| 2 | | embraced his roles as a husband, father, and provider with |
| 3 | | grace and unwavering commitment; and
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| 4 | | WHEREAS, Jack Parish was the father of Jack C. (Lorraine) |
| 5 | | Parish Jr., Kenneth C. (Katie) Parish, Katherine D. (Leroy) |
| 6 | | Parish Rush, the late Cheneta (Gus Oldham Sr.) Parish-Oldham, |
| 7 | | Aundra (Carolyn) Parish, Reginald A. (Barb) Parish, and |
| 8 | | Mondell R. (Billy) Parish; the grandfather of 23; the |
| 9 | | great-grandfather of 37; the brother of the late Shirley |
| 10 | | (Milton) Ganison, the late Rubye (Robert) Barber, the late |
| 11 | | Jean (Leroy) Singleton, the late Marva (Harold) Robinson, the |
| 12 | | late Debra (Vernon) Gause, the late Phield (Hester) Parish, |
| 13 | | and the late Montrose (Judy) Parish; the steadfast companion |
| 14 | | of Jimmy and Ester Viverette and Dorothy Bentley Myles; and |
| 15 | | the uncle and cousin of many; therefore, be it
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| 16 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL |
| 17 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of |
| 18 | | Jack Carl Parish and extend our sincere condolences to his |
| 19 | | family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it |
| 20 | | further
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| 21 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
| 22 | | presented to the family of Jack Parish as an expression of our |
| 23 | | deepest sympathy. |