SR0629 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mozell "Buggie" Brown Jr., who passed away at the age of 53; and

WHEREAS, Mozell Brown was born in Chicago to Mozell Sr. and Iona Brown on December 7, 1963; he was the eighth child in his family and was often referred to as "knee baby"; he attended Corliss High School, where he was an enthusiastic athlete and received many achievements and awards for his talents in baseball and football; he graduated top of his class with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Prairie View A&M University in Texas; he enrolled in Cain's Barber College in Chicago to pursue his passion for cutting hair and was given the opportunity to master his skills at Tiger Master Design; he married April Ester on August 9, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Mozell Brown opened Jr's Barber Shop in Dolton; he then embarked on another journey, opening the first of his four Harold's Chicken Shacks in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Mozell Brown touched the lives of many through his mentorship, loving spirit, infectious smile, and unselfish heart; he possessed all the qualities of a devoted husband, providing father, and supporting friend; he loved spending time with family and friends, playing golf, eating sweets, and April's good ol' Sunday dinners; and

WHEREAS, Mozell Brown is survived by his loving wife of nearly 25 years, April; his daughters, Ashley and Morgan Brown; his mother, Iona Brown; his siblings, Rodger, Tarran (Florine), Wayne, Mike (Gwen), Timothy, LaWanda (Shelby), Tonnon (Prince), and Terrence (Trina); his grandchild, Mackenzie Brown; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mozell "Buggie" Brown Jr., 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 Mozell Brown as an expression of our deepest sympathy.