SR1144 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bertha Lee Logue; and

WHEREAS, Bertha Logue was born in Macon, Georgia on May 17, 1923 to Edwin Anthony Henry, Sr. and Rosa Lee Brown; she attended Unionville Elementary School in Macon, graduated from Hudson High School, and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from Hughes Vocational School for Nursing in Macon; she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University School of Nursing in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Bertha Logue started her career working at the United States Treasury in the printing and engraving department; she moved to Chicago in 1949 and worked at Curtiss Candy; she then returned to Macon, Georgia and married James Logue; she worked as an LPN in the Macon hospital system and then went to work as a private duty nurse; in 1973, she returned to Chicago and worked as a nurse at Peace Memorial Hospital; after 18 years of service, she retired with several commendations; and

WHEREAS, Bertha Logue was a member of Holy Name of Mary Church, where she participated in the Choral Ensemble Choir and the Devine Souls Group Choir; she also served as secretary of the Holy Name of Mary Ladies Guild - an affiliate of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #134; and

WHEREAS, Bertha Logue was preceded in death by her parents, and by 6 siblings, Etta Mae Shortz, Edwin Anthony Henry Jr., Cornelius David Henry, Clara B. Holley, Thelma L. Burke, and William Harrison Henry; and

WHEREAS, Bertha Logue is survived by her special nieces, Cheryl Lynn (Ronald) Robinson, Courtney Ashley Robinson, and Karen C. Britton; special nephew, Justyn D. Britton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Bertha Lee Logue, 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 Bertha Logue as an expression of our deepest sympathy.