SR0878 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0878 LRB103 35292 ECR 65327 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Ernest "Red" Moore of Jackson, Mississippi, who passed away on October 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, John Moore was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi on February 24, 1950, and he was the sixth child of Rosetta Bell Moore; he received his formal education in the Jackson Public School System and graduated from Brinkley High School; and

WHEREAS, John Moore moved to Chicago, where he worked at Sears Roebuck for many years; after moving back to Mississippi, he worked in construction with his brother Johnny, retiring in 2015; he enjoyed working in the construction industry and the fellowship he shared with the other workers; and

WHEREAS, John Moore took great pleasure working in his front yard; after mowing, raking, and planting flowers, he enjoyed sitting in his yard to appreciate the fruits of his labor; he was often found sitting on the front porch, talking with friends in the yard, or taking a quick nap; and

WHEREAS, John Moore was a man of strong faith, and he relied on this faith during the latter months of his extended illness; and

WHEREAS, John Moore was preceded in death by his mother; his brother, Eddie Earl Moore; his sister-in-law, Marie Moore; his brother-in-law, Ozzie Lewis; and his niece, Mary Johnson; and

WHEREAS, John Moore is survived by his sisters, Eunice Hollins, Essie Lewis, and Ruby (James) Walters; his sister-in-law, Verna P. Moore; his brothers; Johnny Hooker (Mary) Moore, L. C. Moore, Wilson Moore, Herman Bell, and Earl (Tina) Bell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Ernest "Red" Moore 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 John Moore as an expression of our deepest sympathy.