SR0545 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Cylerstine Lucas on Tuesday, May 4, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Cylerstine Rainey was born in Webb, Mississippi on February 18, 1922, to William and Nora Rainey; and

WHEREAS, Miss Rainey was united in marriage to Willie T. Lucas; he preceded her in death; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lucas joined Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. under the pastorate of Elder Willie E. Rushing; she served her last days as "Church Mother" under the leadership of Elder James Stevens; she was lovingly called Mother, Ma, Stine, Aunt Doll, Baby, and Fox; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Cylerstine Lucas has been deeply felt by many, especially her brother, William Rainey; her children, James, Charles, Charlene, Willette, Larry, Archie, Vallery, Jewel, Sharon (Elliot), Lamont (Acquanitta), Prentiss, and Renee; her grandchildren, Crystal, Robert, Veronica, Antoinne, Kimberly, Antoinette, Larry Jr., Larrece, Lamon, Anthony, Davin, Alexis, Kenna, Cassia, Kenneata, Archie Jr., Charlette, Kenneth, DeAngelo, Jewell DeAngela, T.J., Joron, Tamia, Acquanitta (Sky), Lamont, Preston, Mesha, Prentiss Jr., Prudence, Shakita, Shomari, Chakita, Chaquita, and Quentin; her stepson, Willie T. Lucas Jr.; her numerous great-grandchildren; her many relatives and friends; and her devoted caregiver, Bernice McClain; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cylerstine Lucas, and we extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cylerstine Lucas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.