HR0331 98TH 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 David Darrell Hicks, who passed away on April 23, 2013; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks was born on July 6, 1960, to Reverend Thomas Sr. and Elrean Hicks; he did his early education in Robbins and went to Eisenhower High School in Blue Island; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks became a Robbins Fire Department Cadet and was honored with over 30 years of service; he enjoyed the outdoors and cut many lawns in Robbins, Blue Island, Crestwood, Hazel Crest, and Sauk Village; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks was baptized at an early age at New Light M.B. Church under the leadership of his father, later united with First Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of his brother, Reverend Clarence Hicks Sr.; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks was fascinated with politics; he ran several times for Robbins Park District Commissioner; he helped on many campaigns including those for Mayor Irene H. Brodie, Richard Ballantine Sr., John Hamilton Sr., Robert Rita, Will Davis, Debra Sims, and Emil Jones Sr.; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Robert Lee Hicks Sr., Elvira Hicks-Gosa, and Marvin Hicks; and

WHEREAS, David Hicks is survived by his siblings, Thomasean Sanders, Thomas (Frankie Laverne), Dorothy Robinson (Oscar), Beola Murphy, Clarence (Laverne), Add (Katherine) Willie, Mitchell (Kandy) Jesse, George, Alfred (Georgelyn), and Cleodies (Pamela); his aunts, Stella Harris and Annabelle Weaver; Calvin and Carol (Peaches); his cousin, Willie Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David Hicks, 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 David Hicks as an expression of our deepest sympathy.