HR1110 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Henry R. Flemming of Chicago on December 31, 2005; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Flemming was born on November 14, 1936, to John Flemming Sr., and Carrie Goodlaw Flemming; and

WHEREAS, He accepted Christ in his life at an early age, in Newport, Arkansas, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church; he served in the army from 1955 to 1957 after which he moved to Chicago and worked a variety of jobs; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Flemming was known for his goodness towards others, giving whatever he had to help out; he was generous, well-liked, and a friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Henry Flemming was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brothers, Nathan Hensley, and John Flemming Jr.; and his sisters Genevieve E. Johnson and Gladys B. Mays; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Henry Flemming has been deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his daughter, Kiara Flemming; his stepson, Timothy Williams; his stepdaughter Renada Williams; his sisters Mary E. Wilson, Martha Coburn, and Glen (James) Moore; his nephew and special caregiver, Robert, and Gayle Coburn his wife; Barbara Reeves and Tedra Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Henry R. Flemming and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.