HR0269 98TH 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 Walter Boykin Jr. of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Walter Boykin Jr. was born on November 24, 1936, in Russell, Alabama, to Walter Boykin Sr. and Lucy Howard; he was the last of 7 siblings consisting of 4 girls and 3 boys; he graduated from Wells High School and received a certificate in Christian Education from Moody Bible Institute; he was married to Alma for 57 years and they had 3 boys and one girl; and

WHEREAS, Walter Boykin Jr. was employed at National Tea for 21 years and retired from Kraft Foods after 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Walter Boykin Jr. was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church for 42 years; he served in the following ministries: chairman of Deacon Board Emeritus, trustee, bible teacher, Sunday school teacher, and mission bible teacher; he served in the Illinois State Convention as a bible teacher for the Brotherhood; and

WHEREAS, Walter Boykin Jr.'s pastimes included studying and researching the word of God; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Walter Boykin, 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 Walter Boykin Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.