SR0713 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Teresa Lynn Bourn; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn was born on November 4, 1970, in Chicago; her parents were James Leon, Jr. and Jamie Lynn Bourn; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn attended Henderson Elementary School in Chicago and graduated from Van Steuben High School in 1988; she later attended Roosevelt University; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn was an employee of George F. Brown for over 15 years; her last position held there was assistant treasurer/vice president; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn began her Christian experience as a child at St. Luke under the leadership of Elder Luke Austin, Sr.; as an adult, she became a faithful member of New Original C.O.G.I.C., under the leadership of Elder Thomas Jackson, Jr., where she gave her life to the Lord and received the gift of the Holy Spirit; she went on to attend Lighthouse under the leadership of Pastor Dan Willis; at the time of her passing, she was a member of End Time Full Gospel Ministries, under the leadership of Apostle Donald R. Williams, where she was a Sunday school teacher, church secretary/treasurer, intercessor/altar worker, choir/praise team, and worship team member; she was also editor of the church newsletter, "Prophetic Times"; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn enjoyed shopping, fine dining, traveling, scrap booking, talking, and spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved pet, FiFi; she was also an avid Eschatologist, one who studies Biblical prophecy; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn was preceded in death by her father, James; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Bourn is survived by her mother, Jamie; her sisters, Cyndi (Keith and Harmony) and Cynthia (Scott); her grandmother, Alyce Stern; and her many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Teresa Lynn Bourn; and be it further

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