HR0822 100TH 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 Maywood Park District Commissioner William "Bill" Hampton; and

WHEREAS, Bill Hampton was the primary steward of his brother Fred Hampton's legacy and a reservoir of knowledge on the black experience in Maywood and across the country; and

WHEREAS, Bill Hampton's contributions to Maywood and the park district are endless and no price can be placed on the value of his time as a commissioner; and

WHEREAS, Bill Hampton is survived by his nephew, Fred Hampton Jr.; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maywood Park District Commissioner William "Bill" Hampton, 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 Bill Hampton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.