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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 Charmayne C. Simmons, who passed away |
| 4 | | on January 21, 2024; and
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| 5 | | WHEREAS, Charmayne Simmons was born on December 9, 1934; |
| 6 | | and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, Charmayne Simmons embarked on a dedicated nursing |
| 8 | | career that spanned several hospitals, including Rush |
| 9 | | Presbyterian Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Mercy Hospital, |
| 10 | | Michael Reese Hospital, and La Rabida Children's Hospital, |
| 11 | | from which she ultimately retired; her commitment to helping |
| 12 | | others and facing life's challenges head-on was a testament to |
| 13 | | her unwavering dedication to her profession; and
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| 14 | | WHEREAS, Beyond her nursing career, Charmayne Simmons was |
| 15 | | a versatile individual, demonstrating skills in home |
| 16 | | remodeling and furniture reupholstering; together with her |
| 17 | | daughter, she explored the world of home inspections, |
| 18 | | showcasing her relentless pursuit of knowledge and |
| 19 | | self-improvement; and
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| 20 | | WHEREAS, Throughout her later years in life, Charmayne |
| 21 | | Simmons faced numerous health battles with unshaken |
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| 1 | | determination, confronting each setback with remarkable |
| 2 | | strength; and
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| 3 | | WHEREAS, Charmayne Simmons was a woman of deep faith who |
| 4 | | held strong convictions, instilling these values in her |
| 5 | | children; she will be remembered for her courageous spirit, |
| 6 | | her tenacity, and her unyielding resolve; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, Charmayne Simmons is survived by her children, |
| 8 | | Roy A. (Rita) Simmons and Joyce C. "Jai" (the late D'Andrea) |
| 9 | | Simmons-Adams; her grandchildren, Steven (Elisa), Anthony |
| 10 | | "A.J." Landis Moore, Jessica, Lil Roy, and Paris; her |
| 11 | | great-grandchildren, Eliana and Steven Jr.; her siblings, |
| 12 | | Theodore, Monica, Eileen, and Adrienne; and a host of nieces, |
| 13 | | nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it
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| 14 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL |
| 15 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of |
| 16 | | Charmayne C. Simmons and extend our sincere condolences to her |
| 17 | | family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it |
| 18 | | further
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| 19 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
| 20 | | presented to the family of Charmayne Simmons as an expression |
| 21 | | of our deepest sympathy. |