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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of James B. "Tiny" Blanton III of Chicago, |
4 | | who passed away on January 19, 2013; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, James Blanton III was born on February 6, 1949, in |
6 | | Knoxville, Tennessee, to Martha and James Blanton Jr.; he |
7 | | graduated from Austin High School in 1967, Knoxville College in |
8 | | 1971, and the University of Tennessee in 1973 with a master's |
9 | | degree in business administration; he married Emily Blanton on |
10 | | December 25, 1976; and
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11 | | WHEREAS, James Blanton III worked in the Alpha Phi Alpha |
12 | | National Headquarters for more than 21 years, 17 of those in |
13 | | the position of executive director; he served as the president |
14 | | for Chicago Youth and Community Services and BECOM Inc. of |
15 | | Chicago; he was involved in the PHA family, North Star Lodge |
16 | | #1, Pride of Hiriam Ct #55, LCOP, Talma Chapter #2, Arabic Ct |
17 | | #44, Knights Templar, Commandery, Western Consistory #28, and |
18 | | Holy Royal Arch; and
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19 | | WHEREAS, James Blanton III received many honorary listings |
20 | | throughout his life including Who's Who in America and |
21 | | Outstanding Community Leaders of America; and
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