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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of
3 the State of Illinois learned with deep regret of the death
4 of Laura Washington on Wednesday, August 13, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington was born on April 12, 1902 in
6 Arkansas City, Arkansas, to George and Melvina Reed; she was
7 the oldest of 9 children and was preceded in death by 7 of
8 her siblings; she married Reverend Shed Washington; and
9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington moved to Chicago where she
10 joined Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she
11 served faithfully as Pastor and Nurses Aide; later, she
12 served on the Mother's Board; and
13 WHEREAS, The passing of Laura Washington has been deeply
14 felt by her sister, Myrtle Blackman, and her many nieces,
15 nephews, and friends; therefore, be it
16 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
18 we mourn the passing of Mrs. Laura Washington, and we offer
19 our deepest sympathy to her friends, family, and all who knew
20 and loved her; and be it further
21 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
22 presented to the family of Mrs. Laura Washington as an
23 expression of our sincere condolences.