HR1029 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Savage; and

WHEREAS, Yvonne Savage was born on January 8, 1937 in Chicago to Aretha and Harry Williams; she attended Carter Elementary School until the family moved to Momence and then attended Doney Elementary School in St. Ann; she graduated from St. Ann Community High School; she studied at Wilson Junior College and received a degree in Child Care Development from South East Junior College and a degree in Business from Cortez W. Peters Business College; she married Freddie Savage, Jr. on February 9, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Yvonne Savage's first job was with the family business at "Live Chicken Market", where she worked as a cashier; she has worked at the "Trailer" as a cook and was a receptionist for Dr. Payton; eventually, she gained employment at the State Building as a clerk typist, later moving up to become a supervisor; in October of 1970, Yvonne and her husband founded the Chesterfield Day Care Center, where she was owner and director; and

WHEREAS, Yvonne Savage, along with her husband were members of a social club known as the "Nonchalants" and they enjoyed planning parties and events; they enjoyed traveling to the "West", and in 1976, traveled to sunny California on their longest trip; and

WHEREAS, Yvonne Savage is survived by her husband, Freddie Savage, Jr.; son, Freddie L. (Dionne) Savage, III; one daughter, Sherri J. Savage; son, Britt L. Savage; 2 biological grandchildren, Allford L. Taylor and Shaniece S. Savage; 3 gifts to the family, Phillicia, Shon, and Victor; 4 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Minnie; one nephew, Darryl Randle; a special family friend, Geraldine Boone "Pookie"; and a host of relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Savage, and extend our sincere 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 Yvonne Savage as an expression of our deepest sympathy.