HR1279 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 Vanessa "VP" Palmer of Chicago, who passed away on September 16, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Vanessa Palmer was born in Chicago on February 29, 1960 to Nathanial Palmer and Minnie Martin; she graduated from the Roberto Clemente Community Academy and attended the Career Academy to pursue her passion as a Healthcare Assistant; and

WHEREAS, Vanessa Palmer worked at the University of Illinois at Chicago until 2012; and

WHEREAS, Vanessa Palmer enjoyed cooking and having her family and her church family over for dinners; and

WHEREAS, Vanessa Palmer was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Clyde; and her aunt, "Momma" Mattie; and

WHEREAS, Vanessa Palmer is survived by her children, Timothy "Bookie", Nakisha "Keachle", Bobby "Shug", Lena "Cush", Darius "Duke", and LaTifah "Tmoney"; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ronald (LaToya) and Michael; her godchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, 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 Vanessa "VP" Palmer, 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 Vanessa Palmer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.