HR0924 95TH 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 Annie Laura Spencer Lott of Chicago, who passed away on January 15, 2008; and

WHEREAS, On September 1, 1910, Annie Laura Spencer was the second of seven children born to Frank and Annie Spencer in Black Hawk, Mississippi; Annie's educational venture began in Mississippi, leading her to Mississippi Industrial College, a historical African Methodist college where her grandfather, John St. Clair, was one of the college's founders; she became a fully credentialed teacher and developed a close and lasting rapport with many of her students, with one of her students attending her 96th birthday celebration; and

WHEREAS, In 1947, in Chicago she married Stannie Lott; Approximately sixty years ago Annie became a member of Carey Tercentenary A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Pastor S.A. Amos; Annie loved her church and remained a faithful servant actively participating in the roles of stewardess, missionary, deaconess, former President of the Flower Club, former Class Leader, and member of the 120 Club Radio Broadcast Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Annie was active in the community and held memberships in many community and social organizations such as: Block Club President and secretary; Women for Social Change Scholarship Organization; Summer Youth Employment Program Coordinator and Former Treasurer of Lawndale Golden Age Club of Franklin Park, and the American Legion Auxiliary; and she was the recipient of numerous awards and certificates; and

WHEREAS, She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the North Lawndale Greening Committee and Steans Family Foundation; she was the recipient of numerous gardening awards and was featured in an article on the North Lawndale African Garden, which was published in the Chicago Sun-Times; the Chicago Tribune and the North Lawndale News also printed articles featuring her gardening experiences; she was extremely passionate about health, education, gardening and beautification; and

WHEREAS, Annie Laura Spencer Lott was preceded in death by her parents, five of her siblings, and her son, Stannie Jr.; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Annie Laura Spencer Lott will be deeply felt by her loving and devoted daughter, Alta Lott- Flowers and loyal son-in-law Shelton; her brother, Holsey Spencer (Bertha); her grandchildren, Lanneus Lott, Chevelle Lott, and Stania Flowers; her great-grandson, Keante Hopkins; her sister, Roberta Rosenthall; her special son, James Lott (Alice); her brother-in-law, Jimmie Lott; her sisters-in-law, Sadie Alexander and Martha McBride; her seven special grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her longtime dear friend, Mrs. Safronia Thomas; and her numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Annie Laura Spencer Lott; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Annie Laura Spencer Lott as a symbol of our sympathy.