SR0765 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ella Mae Currie, who passed away on July 23, 2017 at the age of 109; and

WHEREAS, Ella Currie was born in Brownsville, Tennessee to Ada (Bond) and Daniel Hess on July 19, 1908; she was raised by Drew and Ella Taylor and married William "Bud" Currie on December 26, 1929; and

WHEREAS, Ella Currie was a member of the Greater Northside Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother's Board; and

WHEREAS, Ella Currie was preceded in death by her husband, William; her daughters, Eunice Shaw, Marie Emery, Thelma Farrington, and Josie Mae Garry; her sons, William Currie Jr. and Jesse J. Currie; and her siblings, Chainie, Bessie, Beatrice, Vevia, Nannie, Ella, and Daniel Hess; and

WHEREAS, Ella Currie is survived by her daughter, Ernestine (Robert) Taylor; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; her special friend, Mary Lou Taylor; and many other relatives 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 Ella Mae Currie, 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 Ella Currie as an expression of our deepest sympathy.