HR0932 96TH 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 Ardis Morris, III, who passed away on February 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III was born on July 20, 1951; he graduated from St. Francis de Paula parish school in 1965; he aspired to the ministry through the direction of Bishop Dempsey; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III graduated from Quigley Preparatory Seminary South in 1969; he continued his studies at Niles College of Loyola University; he then completed his studies in the field of political studies and earned his bachelor's degree from Loyola University in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III respectfully served as Chief Clerk of the Chicago Transit Authority for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III was married to his loving wife, Betty, for 35 years; together, they had 2 daughters, Kim and Tamitra (Donnie), and 2 granddaughters, Kayla and Alyssa; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III served as lay minister at the St. Felicitas Roman Catholic Church in the Avalon Park community of Chicago and taught Bible studies to the members of the parish; and

WHEREAS, Ardis Morris, III successfully mentored and served his classmates and family his entire life; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Ardis Morris, III; and be it further

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