HR0870 101ST 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 Floyd E. Henderson of Peoria, who passed away on June 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Henderson was born to Nathaniel and Addie (Slaughter) Henderson on December 13, 1957; he was a talented athlete at Peoria Central High School, where he graduated in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Henderson worked with the local labor union in landscaping and construction; he was known as the neighborhood helper and enjoyed helping friends and family with landscaping projects; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Henderson was a member of the 1975 Peoria Central High Football team that was inducted into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame; he loved his family and spending time with them; he also enjoyed jazz music and traveling; he was an avid reader and a member of Mt. Zion M. B. Church; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Henderson was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Evelyn Carwell; and

WHEREAS, Floyd Henderson is survived by his daughter, Monica (Roma Jr.) Wallace; his sister, Nancy Gayles; his cousin, Charles Brown; his grandchildren, Kayla, AJ, and Christian; and numerous other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Floyd E. Henderson and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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