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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of
3 Illinois were saddened to learn of the death of Melvin Edward
4 Davis on Friday, January 24, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was born on August 30, 1946 in Chicago
6 to James Andrews and Mattie Henry; his stepfather was
7 Clarence Tyler, who raised him as his own; all three of his
8 parents preceded him in death; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was a Farragut Admiral Alumnus and a
10 student of Harold Washington College; he worked in the social
11 service field for many years; he held several positions that
12 consisted of educating children of various ages and
13 supervising adult sport activities; he was employed at the
14 Duncan YMCA, and for 17 years at Marcy-Newberry Association;
15 he was a faithful employee until his health failed; and
16 WHEREAS, Mr. Davis met and joined in love with Ann E.
17 Bunch; they had one son, Melvin Davis Jr.; he enjoyed music,
18 playing basketball, watching sports, and supporting his son
19 on teh side line at some of his many athletic events; and
20 WHEREAS, Mr. Davis will be remembered as a loving and
21 caring father; he cherished the time and relationship he
22 built with his siblings and enjoyed entertaining family and
23 friends on many occasions; and
24 WHEREAS, The passing of Mr. Davis has been deeply felt by
25 many, especially his loving companion, Ann; his three sons,
26 Melvin Jr., Terrence (Kisha), and Christopher; his two
27 daughters, Tracey and Stephanie; his five grandchildren,
28 Rakita, Tyericka, Telvin, Trevyeon, and Princess Isis; his
29 three brothers, James (Lydia), Richard, and John; his two
30 sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth; his aunt, Ida Mae; his
31 god-sister, JoAnn; his two mother figures, Ms. Betty and Ms.
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1 Tyler; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special
2 friends; therefore, be it
3 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
4 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing
5 of Melvin Edward Davis and offer our sincerest condolences to
6 his family and friends; and be it further
7 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Melvin Edward Davis with our
9 deepest sympathy.