SR0499 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Rayford Bright, who passed away on January 4, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bright was born on December 20, 1956, in Quincy; he was the son of Charles and Verna Bright; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bright was a graduate of Quincy High School; he was employed at Pepsi-Cola in Quincy before moving to Springfield, where he worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bright enjoyed hunting, watching movies, and listening to jazz; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bright was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bright is survived by his sisters, Olivia Morgan and Deanna Bright; his niece, Yolonda Orange; his best friend, Kevan "Andre" Bolden; and his many cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Charles Rayford Bright; and be it further

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