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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of this body were deeply saddened to
3 learn of the death of Maria "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover of Chicago;
4 and
 
5     WHEREAS, Maria "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover was born on April 1,
6 1949, in Chicago, to the union of David and Mary Atkins; she
7 accepted Christ at an early age and remained steadfast in her
8 faith throughout her life; and
 
9     WHEREAS, She graduated from Harlan High School and attended
10 the University of Illinois at Champaign; she matriculated from
11 Roosevelt University receiving a degree in accounting; and
 
12     WHEREAS, In 1981, she began her service to the citizens of
13 the State of Illinois by joining the staff of the then newly
14 created Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR); she served
15 in the capacity of Chief Accountant; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Maria performed in an outstanding manner
17 throughout her tenure with the Illinois Department of Human
18 Rights, working tirelessly and unselfishly to develop and
19 maintain the fiscal integrity of the IDHR; through the years,
20 she distinguished herself in many facets of her work, one of
21 which was becoming the first African-American female in the
22 State to be promoted to the lofty position of Chief Fiscal
23 Officer for a Cabinet-level agency; and
 
24     WHEREAS, She worked closely and effectively with the
25 members of the Illinois General Assembly in many areas, but
26 particularly in its effort to ensure the fiscal integrity of
27 the State's budget; she developed and piloted the budget of the
28 Illinois Department of Human Rights through the legislative
29 process with efficiency, professionalism, and competence; she
30 earned the respect and admiration of many members of the

 

 

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1 legislature with whom she worked; and
 
2     WHEREAS, Maria owned and operated a thriving accounting
3 firm for over 25 years; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Maria took time from her busy schedule to join and
5 actively participate in many community and civic organizations
6 such as Lake Shore Chapter of Links, Incorporated; she was a
7 founding member of the Chicago Chapter of Carats, Inc., and
8 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., just to name a few; and
 
9     WHEREAS, The passing of Maria "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover will be
10 deeply felt by many, especially her husband, David Anthony
11 Glover; her daughter, Roshaun Deniece Ulmer-Windham (John);
12 her granddaughter, Ayari Antonne Windham; her parents, David
13 and Mary Atkins; her brother, David B. Atkins, Jr.
14 (Jacqueline); her mother-in-law, Shirley Cole; and a number of
15 other relatives and friends; therefore, be it
 
16     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE
18 SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we mourn the death of Maria
19 "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover along with all who knew and loved her and
20 extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends; and
21 be it further
 
22     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
23 presented to the family of Maria "Tonne" Ulmer-Glover as an
24 expression of our deepest sympathy.