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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Nana B.
4Banks of Peoria, who passed away on February 4, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Nana B. Banks was born in Lexington, Mississippi
6to John Sargent Sr. and Lubirtha (Marshall) Sargent on May 18,
71928; she married James Buchanan Banks Sr. in Lexington,
8Mississippi on August 5, 1949, and he preceded her in death on
9September 21, 2007; together, they moved to Peoria; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Nana Banks was deeply committed to her faith; she
11was a member of the New Morning Star M.B. Church, where she
12served as a member of the choir, calendar tea, mothers, and
13deaconess boards; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Nana Banks was the matriarch of her family and
15affectionately known as "Mother Nana"; she loved cooking,
16raising her children, and caring for her grandchildren; she
17will be remembered for her great sense of humor; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Nana Banks was preceded in death by her husband
19of 58 years, James Buchanan Banks Sr.; her parents; and her
20siblings, James Mines, Lillie Davis, Herbert Mines, Mae Birtha
21Sargent, and John Sargent Jr.; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Nana Banks is survived by her children, Edward
2"Chic" Banks, Erma "Jean" Banks, James "Butch" Banks Jr.,
3Gregory Banks, Dwayne (Demetra) Banks, and Kenneth (Tamia)
4Banks; her sister, Senora (George) Smith; 21 grandchildren; 27
5great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host
6of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore,
7be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
9HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we mourn the passing of Nana B. Banks and extend our sincere
11condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved
12her; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the family of Nana Banks as an expression of our
15deepest sympathy.