HR0258 99TH 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 Adrienne L. Stanley of Chicago, who passed away on March 4, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Adrienne Stanley was born on September 11, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Adrienne Stanley began working for the Chicago Police Department in 1990; she was promoted to Sergeant in 1996, to Lieutenant in 2000, and to Commander in 2001; she was always encouraging of her subordinates and dedicated much of her time to mentoring and tutoring them; she was a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); and

WHEREAS, Adrienne Stanley was a strong advocate of women's rights; she co-founded The Diamond in the Rough organization that mentored at-risk teenage girls; she was a member of Friends of the Park and orchestrated many fund raisers for the United Negro College Fund; and

WHEREAS, Adrienne Stanley was an animal lover; she was very generous and enjoyed giving gifts to her family and friends; she was adamant about donating her car to the 'cars for kids' program after her passing; and

WHEREAS, Adrienne Stanley loved helping others and completed her studies toward becoming an inspirational life coach; she also loved all that the City of Chicago had to offer and was often seen walking her dog, Prairie Lisa Stanley, throughout the city; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Adrienne L. Stanley, 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 Adrienne Stanley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.