HR0392 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Horace Oliver Taffe, Ph.D., who passed away on August 22, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe was born to Owen Emmanuel and Carmen Louise Taffe in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica on July 18, 1953; he received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and his master's degree in adult education from DePaul University, where he also studied organizational change management; he earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Walden University, where he also studied behavioral science and family intervention strategies; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe worked as an executive consultant and strategist at the JP Consulting Firm in South Holland; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe was a member and ministry leader at All Nations Community Church, where he was active in many church committees; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe loved art and was a talented artist and photographer; he was also an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing Jamaican and American cuisine for his family; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe will be remembered as a conversationalist, a storyteller, a role model, and a mentor; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe was preceded in death by his daughter, Carmen; his parents; and his sister, Yvonne; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Taffe is survived by his wife, Mary; his son, Craig L. Taffe; his sisters, Thelma Taffe and Ann-Marie (Edwin) Goforth; his brothers, Lansley (Althea) Taffe and Paul (Marina) Taffe; his granddaughters, Savannah Taffe, Gabrielle Taffe, and Kailani Taffe; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other family members, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Horace Oliver Taffe, Ph.D. and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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