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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Felix Thompson Jr.; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Felix Thompson Jr. was born on June 11, 1950; his
5parents were Leela and Felix Thompson Sr.; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Felix Thompson Jr. was the first born of four
7children and came to be the ultimate big brother; he was taught
8from an early age by his father to protect his family, which he
9did faithfully; following his father's untimely death, he
10served as the patriarch of his family; he was also known for
11his great commitment to his friends; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Felix Thompson Jr. enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
13being surrounded by his loved ones; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Felix Thompson Jr. was preceded in death by his
15father, Felix Thompson Sr.; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Felix Thompson Jr. is survived by his longtime
17friend and loving wife, Karen Bussell; his mother, Leela; his
18children, Felisha, Robin, Jermaine (Tiesha), Rosie, Charity,
19and Christopher; his sisters, Theodoria and Brenda; his
20brother, James; his many nieces and nephews; his life brothers,

 

 

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1Keevan Griffin, Lamont Malcolm, and Willie Cook; his adopted
2sister, Sharon Collins; and his 12 grandchildren and two
3great-nephews; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
6his family and friends, the passing of Felix Thompson Jr.; and
7be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Felix Thompson Jr. as an expression
10of our sympathy.