SR0695 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore on Tuesday, October 5, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore was born to LaElla and Robert Franklin on October 16, 1931; she was the youngest of four children; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lymore received her formal education in the Chicago Public School System; she attended both Betsy Ross Elementary and Englewood High School; and

WHEREAS, Upon completing her education, she met and married Edward Lymore on July 16, 1949; the couple moved to Gary, Indiana; four children were born to this union; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lymore worked for the City of Markham for over ten years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lymore confessed her belief in Christ at an early age; both Mrs. Lymore and her sister, Marie, were active at St. Paul Methodist Church; they attended bible classes taught by Mrs. Nance and sold tickets to earn expenses to attend conventions; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lymore was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, and aunt; she was an excellent cook and she loved dancing, bowling, and sewing for her children; she was involved socially and politically in the community; she will always be remembered for her classy and vibrant personality; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lymore was preceded in death by her parents, LaElla and Robert Franklin; her husband, Edward; one child, Vannetto; and her sister, Rose; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore has been deeply felt by many, especially her children, Eric (Gloria) Lymore, Kytina Lymore-Cherry, and Gillian Lymore; her brother, Ray (Edna) Franklin; her sister, Marie (Perry) Bryant; her twelve grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore and extend to her friends and family our deepest sympathy; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gwendolyn Franklin Lymore as an expression of our sincere condolences.