HR0460 100TH 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 James McKinley "Roosevelt" Barry, who passed away on May 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, James Barry was born in Etta, Mississippi to Rev. McKinley and Fletter Bruce Barry on September 24, 1934; he was a member of Flint Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi and graduated from Oxford Training School in 1956, where he played football; he served in the United States Army for two years starting in 1956; he married Zellner in 1969 and earned his associate's degree from Kennedy King College in 1971; he received a degree in auto mechanics from Greer Technical Institute; and

WHEREAS, James Barry worked for the United States Post Office in Chicago; later, he became a supervisor of fueling and cleaning at United Airlines for 34 years; and

WHEREAS, James Barry was a member of the Oxford Training School Alumni Association; he was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church, where he served on the maintenance committee and was instrumental in the planning process for the Bellevue Ministry Center; he enjoyed gardening and reading the latest edition of the Oxford Eagle; and

WHEREAS, James Barry was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Mildred Barry, Ardelia McJunkins, Edward Barry, Roy L. Barry, Melvin Barry, Fred Barry, and Sam W. Barry; and

WHEREAS, James Barry is survived by his wife, Zellner; his children, Bruce Dewayne (Tasha) Henry, Bernard McKinley (Gina) Barry, and Ronald A. Barry; his grandchildren, Bianca Barry, Terrel Barry, Brandi Henry, Kaleah Henry, Saniyya Henry, and Xavier McKinley Barry; his great-grandchildren, Hunter, Madyson, and Marlee; his godchildren, Robbie Douglas, Sherry Alford, Shelly Ward, and Sharon Green; his sisters, Marie Humes, Rev. Lois Glover, and Annie Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James McKinley "Roosevelt" Barry, 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 James Barry as an expression of our deepest sympathy.