SR1643 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Minister Melvin "Bug" Jenkins, Sr., who passed away on March 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. was born in Chicago to Essie and William Jenkins, Sr. on August 29, 1962, as a surprise addition to his twin, Marilyn Jenkins; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. attended Proviso East High School and served as a Cook County Forest Preserve District Officer for a number of years; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. also served in various capacities at Lively Stone Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago and at Garden of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Broadview; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. always found great joy in assisting and serving the lost, downtrodden, and broken in spirit; he could always be found ministering, singing, and wearing a warm and welcoming smile; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. enjoyed sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bowling, attending concerts, traveling on cruise ships, spoiling his children and grandchildren, and weekly dinners with his mother and siblings; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. was preceded in death by, and is now reunited with, his twin, Marilyn Jenkins; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Jenkins, Sr. leaves cherished memories to his mother, Essie Jenkins; his father, Rev. William (Lula) Jenkins, Sr.; his wife, Vivian Burley-Jenkins; his four children, Taurean (Idelia) Rideau, Lasheena (Quintin) Williams, Tramond Ingram, and Melvin Jenkins, Jr.; his stepdaughter, Angela; his seven grandchildren, Taurean, Jr., Iyannah, Morgan, Johnathan, Brantson, Tramond, Jr., and Tramine; his 12 siblings, William, Jr. (Diane), Eddie (Patricia), Shirley (Robert), Marcell (Larry), Windol (Josephine), Ivory, Arthur, Harold, Artarius, Jacqueline, LaNisha, and Contrell (LenKisha); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Minister Melvin "Bug" Jenkins, Sr., 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 Melvin Jenkins, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.