SR0434 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0434 LRB103 33825 ECR 63640 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Pastor John E. McNair, who passed away on August 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair was born to Lonnie and Isabella McNair in Pelahatchie, Mississippi on November 3, 1946; he was raised in Pelahatchie and attended McCall High School; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair owned and operated John's Moving Company, LLC for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair was a member of Potter's House Outreach and Deliverance Ministries; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair was known for offering encouragement and aid to everyone he met; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dorl McNair, Lonnie McNair Jr., Eli McNair, and Jimmie McNair; his sister, Eva Grace Collier; his son, John K. McNair; his wife, Marion McNair; and his grandson, Rajon M. McNair; and

WHEREAS, Pastor McNair is survived by his wife, Valerie J. McNair; his daughters, Shelia, Debbie, Leslie (William) Ray, and Jacqueline (Dexter) Woodard; his sons, Travis and Elijah; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Ralph (Cora) McNair and Michael Johnson; his sisters, Dorethea (LC) Rhodes, Yulonda McNair, and Shirley (George) Lay; his sisters-in-law, Pastor Dr. Dorothy Jean Smothers and Jackie V. Coop; his goddaughters, Karan, Sharan, and Kanissa; his godson, Charles; his special friend, Roy Chester Stennis Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Pastor John E. McNair and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Pastor McNair as an expression of our deepest sympathy.