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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara
4J. "Bubbles" Lewis, who passed away on May 18, 2016; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Barbara Lewis was born in Chicago to John and
6Carrie Bell Scarborough on December 31, 1947; she attended
7Chicago public schools and Open Door Baptist Church, where she
8sang with the renowned gospel choir, The Thompson Community
9Choir, the "Tommies"; she later started her own singing group;
10she married Lovett Overstreet; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Barbara Lewis earned a business degree from
12Catherine College; she began working at the University of
13Illinois Hospital and then at the West Suburban Kidney Center
14as a physician biller; she received several awards and
15accolades for her efficiency, professionalism, dedication, and
16tenacity of providing quality service; she became known as
17"Inspector Barbara" because she was a perfectionist and a
18problem solver; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Barbara Lewis later married Thaddeus Lewis and
20moved to Calumet City; she traveled extensively, visiting
21destinations such as New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles,
22Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Florida; she also enjoyed

 

 

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1throwing fabulous parties; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
3NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
4mourn the passing of Barbara J. "Bubbles" Lewis, and extend our
5sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
6and loved her; and be it further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8presented to the family of Barbara Lewis as an expression of
9our deepest sympathy.