SR0418 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Percy LaVelle Day, who passed away on September 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day was born on May 21, 1992; his parents were Percy Day Jr. and Gertrude Day; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day was a high schooler in the Chicago Public School system; he also attended the Devry University Achiever's Academy and planned to earn a degree in business administration from the University of Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day enjoyed playing football and basketball; he also enjoyed playing and listening to music; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day worked as a food service worker at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for a year; he also served an a Team Officiator at After School Matters for 2 years; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day attended the Salem Baptist Church in Chicago; he gave his life to Christ at an early age and believed in Jesus Christ; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day was a volunteer with numerous civic and educational organizations, including the North Lawndale YMCA and Gregory Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Percy Day is survived by his parents; his brothers, Pierre and Paul Day; his sisters, Chiquita and LaShawn Day; and his niece, Ja'Mya Waters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Percy LaVelle Day; and be it further

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