SR0185 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with sadness of the recent death of Sarah A. Miller of Maywood; and

WHEREAS, She was born on May 4, 1924, in Ackerman, Mississippi, to Vera and Beason Miller; her family moved to Maywood in 1930; a lifelong resident of Maywood, she attended Washington Elementary and Proviso High School; she was a 22-year employee of American Can Company until retirement; and

WHEREAS, She was married to Adam Parks and through this union, one child was born; she was a loving and nurturing mother to Theresa, in whom she instilled the importance and value of an education; her daughter, grandchildren, and special son-in-law were the apples of her eye; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Miller was a grassroots activist and beloved community member and was known affectionately as Dear or Aunt Sarah; her number one goal in life was to help others; she was the President of the Maywood Happy Hour Senior Citizens Club and always looked forward to monthly afternoon meetings at the Maywood Public Library; and

WHEREAS, She was a culinary artist who shared her love of cooking with family, friends, neighbors, and the community; her caring and sweet personality was reflected through her cooking; her radiant smile and generosity will be missed by all; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Sarah A. Miller has been deeply felt by many, especially her daughter, Theresa (Alfred) Kelly; her grandsons, Brandon, Dwon, and Darris; her godsons, Leo Howard, Loris, and Lawrence Sparks; her goddaughters, Denise, Annie, LaDonna, Michelle, and Nicole; her special cousins, Deurline Black and Merle Lowe; her lifelong friends, Brunette Sparks, Francis Linyard, and Dorothy Raye; her special niece, Ruby Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends; she was a second mother to Bridget Burrell and Florence Melvin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Sarah A. Miller, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 her family as an expression of our sincere condolences.