HR0681 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Corrine Mary Shipp on the occasion of her 100th birthday on September 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Corrine Shipp was born on September 6, 1915 in Buffalo Hart to Orville and Minnie (nee English) Artis; her twin sister, Lorrine, came 15 minutes later; along with her brothers, Ashley and D'Arcy, the family settled in Springfield; she and her sister attended Lincoln Public School and were among 3 African-Americans to graduate from Springfield High School in 1931; and

WHEREAS, Corrine Shipp married Archie Shipp in 1936 and they had 2 children, Donald in 1937 and Joyce Lynn in 1941; and

WHEREAS, Corrine Shipp worked for the State of Illinois for the Pardon and Parole Board for many years; and

WHEREAS, Corrine Shipp has always had music as a part of her life; early in life, she was part of a musical quartet, the J and A Melody Maids; she directed her church choir for many years and her children all played musical instruments; she is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys cowboy movies, crossword puzzles, and bowling; and

WHEREAS, Corrine Shipp has 5 granddaughters, Rachel, Sabrina, Marilyn, Asenath, Stacy, and many, many, great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Corrine Mary Shipp on her 100th birthday, and we wish her many more wonderful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Corrine Shipp as an expression of our esteem and respect.