HR1430 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the tragic and untimely death of Michael Quincy Johnson on Tuesday, September 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was born at Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital on Tuesday June 2, 1982, to proud parents Sandra and Michael; as an infant, he was baptized by Rev. Dr. Wilfred Reid, pastor at St. Stephens A.M.E. Church; and

WHEREAS, He graduated from Beasley Academic Center in June 1996 and De La Salle Institute in May 2000; he attended Daley College and DeVry University taking classes in Computer Engineering; and

WHEREAS, Inheriting a strong work ethic, Mr. Johnson worked seasonally as a Computer Technician for Tax Counseling Project and as an Election Rover for the Cook County Board of Elections; he had worked full-time at TYLin International for the past year; and

WHEREAS, He experienced a rich family life and had many, many friends; he enjoyed movies, all types of music, travel, fast cars, and on occasion, going out with his friends; for his 24th birthday, he purchased his dream car, the 2006 Subaru WRX STI; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Michael Quincy Johnson has been deeply felt by many, especially his parents, Sandra Akbar and Michael and Stephanie Johnson; his twin brother, Maurice; his little brother, Benjamin; his grandparents, Mary Segrest, Claudia Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Davis Fair; his great-grandparents, Robert Lafayette Linear and Minnie Eunice Johnson; his aunts, great-aunts, uncles, and great-uncles; his cousins; his loving extended family and friends; and his fiancée, Nhan Phan; 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 Michael Quincy Johnson, who was taken from this world much too soon, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family, his friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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