HR0454 104TH 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 Eunice Alexander, who passed away on August 19, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander was born in Nesbit, Mississippi to William Sr. and Julia Miller on April 14, 1937; she married Odell "Sonny" Alexander in Hernando, Mississippi on September 16, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander committed to her faith at an early age; she was a member of New Faith M.B. Church for 63 years, where she served as a faithful member of the Deaconess Board, the Voices of New Faith Choir, the Sunday school department, and the Repast Committee; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander was known for her cooking; she was a dedicated member of the Feed the Hungry Outreach Ministry, where she, along with others, cooked dinners in their homes for the ministry; as this ministry grew, they expanded to the kitchen of New Faith M.B. Church, where she continued her service in until 2020; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander was very passionate about her children; she was a mother figure to her nieces, nephews, and many children of the church; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Sonny; her sons, Glenn D. and Tyrone Sr.; and her siblings, Eva, William Jr., Frank, LeFloyd, Selma, and Reverend DeLloyd; and

WHEREAS, Eunice Alexander is survived by her children, Clinton L. (Michelle) Alexander, Denise Alexander, Cynthia M. (Bruce Sr.) Barnes, and Katrina (Walter) Ballard; her daughter-in-law, Laura Alexander; her grandchildren, Tashe' Jackson, Alyssa (Tremaine) DeJohnson, Tyrone (Joi) Alexander Jr., Bruce L. Barnes Jr., Brandon A. Barnes, Cameron M. Barnes, Michael Coates, Joshua Coates, Taliyah, and Tanaya; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Marl E. (Elise) Miller; her sisters, Earnestine Meriweather and Ruby D. Burkley; her godchildren, Lorell Freemon, Stacey Smith, Kenneth Horton, Andrea Horton, Kashundra Jones, Brandon Miller, and Jamal Cheatham; her special daughters, Nettie Myers, Charlotte Turner, Nicole Irby, and many others who affectionately called her "Momma"; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eunice Alexander 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 Eunice Alexander as an expression of our deepest sympathy.