HR0179 - 104th General Assembly 


 

 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of 
4Christine Lunningham, who passed away on December 12, 2024; 
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham, the daughter of Cremer and 
7Ludie Lunningham, was born in Lockport on July 28, 1948; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham later relocated to Joliet, 
9where for over 40 years she worked in the retail industry with 
10the department stores Ames and Menards; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham worked as a longtime 
12precinct committeeperson for the Democratic National Committee 
13(DNC); she was involved in campaigns, both locally and 
14nationally, attending many DNC events and volunteering for 
15various functions; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham was a beloved mother, 
17sister, aunt, and friend; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham was preceded in death by her 
19parents; her sisters, Anne Parker, Dorothy Lunningham, and 
20Signola Drane; and her brothers, Linwood Lunningham and Thomas 
 
 
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1Christopher Lunningham; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Christine Lunningham is survived by her daughter, 
3Cynthia Lunningham; her sister, Ludie Jean (Bennie) Williams; 
4her brother, James Lunningham; and numerous nieces, nephews, 
5and cousins; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
7HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
8we mourn the passing of Christine Lunningham and extend our 
9sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew 
10and loved her; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
12presented to the family of Christine Lunningham as an 
13expression of our deepest sympathy.