SR0324 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carolyn Rush of Chicago, who passed away on March 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 27, 1949; she moved to Chicago at an early age; she graduated from Hirsch High School and Roosevelt University in Chicago with high honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush worked as a community organizer, precinct captain, and political strategist in many campaigns; she was instrumental in the civil rights movement, working to end discrimination in housing and employment; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush was preceded in death by one son; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Rush is survived by her husband of 36 years, U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush; six children; and 11 grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Carolyn Rush, 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 Carolyn Rush as an expression of our deepest sympathy.