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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Arthur "Art" Love, Jr., who passed away
4on May 27, 2015; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. was born in Chicago on April 28,
61957 to Arthur Love, Sr. and Thelma Steele-Love; he attended
7John Hay Community Academy and Prosser Vocational High School,
8graduating in 1975; he attended Oakland Community College,
9where he majored in Material Warehouse Management; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. worked at the Leaf candy company for
11several years; he later worked at Barilla in logistics; he
12became a licensed minister and served in ministry for years,
13impacting many lives; he served on the board at Calvary
14Redemption Center; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. was affectionately known as "Jim
16Dandy" by many of his relatives; he was an avid sport
17enthusiast; his favorite sports were 16-inch softball and
18bowling; he loved bowling and was close to going pro, averaging
19over 215; he was an excellent dancer and competed in many
20contests around Chicago; he took pleasure in reading and he
21constantly read books that encouraged growth and wisdom; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. married Deborah on August 6, 2011;
2and
 
3    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. was preceded in death by his
4parents, and his sister, Sharon Love-Marshall; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Art Love, Jr. is survived by his devoted wife,
6Deborah; his loving daughters, Martiza, Ava (Garrett), Akira,
7and Latara; his 3 grandsons, Garrett, Mason, and James (KJ);
8his loving brother, Lynn (Cynthia); his 2 beautiful aunts,
9Berta Lightford and Juanita Kennamore; and a host of nieces,
10nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
13Arthur "Art" Love, Jr., and extend our sincere condolences to
14his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to the family of Art Love, Jr. as an expression of
18our deepest sympathy.