HR0031 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Leo Garrett, Jr., of Chicago on January 5, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett was born September 12, 1926, to Leo Garrett, Sr., and Mary Edwards-Garrett in Savage, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Leo Garrett met and married Carrie Kelly in 1943, who moved to Chicago with him in 1949; and

WHEREAS, He found Christ early in life at Coxie Grove Baptist Church, was a member and ordained minister at the Ellis Park Church of God in Chicago, and was a member of St. Sammuel Temple Church of God in Christ for 15 years until his death; he was also a proud Mason of the 33rd Degree; and

WHEREAS, Leo Garrett, Jr., was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Edwards-Garrett; his sons, Hugh Sr., Elester, Charles, James, Leo III, and George; and his brothers, A.G., Chester, and Sylvester; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Leo Garrett, Jr., will be deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Carrie; his children, Martha (Melvin), Shirley (James), Mary, Catherine (Keith), Clara (Joseph), Kenneth, Glenn (Denise), Marvin (Cheryl), Margaret, Minnie, and Kevin (Sabrina); his sisters, Laura and Catherine; his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; his nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Leo Garrett, Jr.; and be it further

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