SR1377 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gloria D. Thomas Twine; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine was born to Reverend Huey Taft and Anna Louverda Thomas Sr. in Birmingham, Alabama on October 12, 1934; she graduated from Arthur Harold Parker Vocational School in Birmingham, Alabama; she later attended Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama; she married David R. Twine, and they moved to the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine was a dedicated public school employee in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, where she was affectionately known as "Mama Twine" to many students; she retired after serving the community for many years; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine was a faithful member of Carter Temple CME Church in Chicago, where she served for many years until her passing; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine served her community and regularly assisted with block parties to celebrate life, graduations, and seasons; she also served many aldermen and wards within the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine was preceded in death by her husband and her siblings, Audria M. Thomas, Simpson Huntington, Huey T. Thomas Jr., and Andrew L. Thomas, M.D.; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Twine is survived by her nephews, Huey L. (Felicia) Thomas, John F. (Marita) Thomas, and Andre' (Pamela) Thomas, M.D.; her niece, Darcine A. (Howard) Thomas March; her great-nephews, Triston Thomas, Andrew Thomas, and Gabriel March; her great-nieces, Kenzie, Kaylen, Mia, Chloe, and Leila Thomas and Angela Charles; her great-great-nieces, London Thomas, Victoria Charles, and Siri Charles; her great-great-nephews, Royal and Joel Charles; and a host of relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gloria D. Thomas Twine 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 Gloria Twine as an expression of our deepest sympathy.