SR0416 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Isaiah Hudson, who passed away on October 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson was born on May 13, 1933; his parents were Reverend William Hudson and Della Kinnard-Hudson; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson moved to Chicago with his parents and siblings in 1947; he graduated from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson worked as a supervisor and manager of Kaplan Parking Facilities in Chicago and for Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey for most of his adult life; after his departure from those positions, he was self-employed, selling household and personal items in his community until he fell ill; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson was a member of New Mt. Zion Ministries, where his sister was pastor; he assisted with cleaning and security duties as a volunteer at the church; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson was preceded in death by his son, Reginald, and his parents, William and Della; and

WHEREAS, Isaiah Hudson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Waters-Hudson; his daughters, Tia Kelly Insley and Amira Muhammad; his son, Daryl Hudson; his granddaughters, Angie and Jajda; his grandsons, Steve, William, Anthony, Dwaye Johnson, and Willie Gibbs; his sisters, Iona Paul, Queen T. Holman, and Dr. Princella Hudson-Gilliam; his uncle, William Kinnard; his sisters-in-law, Leona Harris and Vera Harris; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Isaiah Hudson; and be it further

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