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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Willis
4 Terry of Chicago, who passed away on October 13, 2007; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Willis Terry was born on April 21, 1961 in
6 Chicago; his parents were Willie D. and Queen Esther Terry; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Willis Terry confessed a hope in Christ at an
8 early age; he was baptized at Unity Missionary Baptist Church
9 under the leadership of the Late Reverend E.J. Jones; at the
10 time of his passing, he was united with the New Bereans
11 Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Craig
12 Lee; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Willis Terry attended Providence St. Mel High
14 School and later received his GED; his academic pursuits led
15 him to Marion Business College, where he pursued a degree in
16 accounting; and
 
17     WHEREAS, After facing many challenges and obstacles on
18 September 11, Willis Terry made a life-changing decision to
19 embrace a lifestyle of recovery, where he developed a fine
20 reputation as an active member of the recovery community; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Willis Terry met the love of his life and his best
2 friend, Samantha Brant, on August 18, 1993; the two united in
3 holy matrimony on October 19, 1996; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Willis Terry was employed as a supervisor at
5 Med-Star, where his personable demeanor and leadership skills
6 endeared him to his employees and customers alike; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Willis Terry was preceded in death by his parents;
8 his aunt, Essie Kelly; and his sister, Michelle Terry; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Willis Terry is survived by his loving wife of 11
10 years, Samantha; his children, Julie Queen Esther Munson,
11 Sindreatha Terry, Shontelle Tucker, Willis Terry Jr., and
12 Carter Tucker; his brothers, his twin Willie (Annette), William
13 (Marion), Rayford, and Charles; his sisters, Farenceer and
14 Beverly (Tony); his mother-in-law, Deloris Shelton; his
15 sister-in-law, April Ivery; his brother-in-law, Larry Brant;
16 his god-brother, Aaron Washington; his 5 grandchildren; and his
17 many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Willis Terry will be remembered by all who knew
19 and loved him as a charming and passionate person who never
20 gave up in the face of adversity; therefore, be it
 
21     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

 

 

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1 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
2 mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Willis
3 Terry; and be it further
 
4     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
5 presented to the family of Willis Terry as an expression of our
6 sympathy.