Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of HR0674

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lillian Drummond of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond was born on October 13, 1921; she was a longtime resident of the Austin neighborhood and was instrumental in the creation of the Austin Senior Satellite Center right across the street from her house; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond's most enduring work centered on energy affordability, a basic necessity she believed should never be denied to the poor or elderly; she helped organize the Affordable Budget Coalition in 1985, which successfully pushed for a 12% Energy Assistance Plan to keep heat and light available to low-income households; later, her advocacy helped lead to the passage of the Percentage of Income Payment Plan enacted in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond was also a founding member of the South Austin Coalition Community Council; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond was inducted into the Illinois Senior Citizen Hall of Fame and received an honorary street designation from the City of Chicago; she received the Edward Bailey Lifetime Community Service Award in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond was affectionately known as "Mama Lill" and was a woman of grace, resilience, and unwavering love; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Drummond taught by example what it meant to endure, to forgive, and to love deeply; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lillian Drummond 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 Lillian Drummond as an expression of our deepest sympathy.