HR1058 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Bertha Balls of Chicago on May 27, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Balls attended J.N. Thorpe Grammar School, Bowen High School, and attended Wilson Junior College for 2 years; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Balls had worked at the 95th and Halsted Street McDonald's in Chicago for 13 years; the team at McDonald's was like her second family; she worked as a member of the breakfast team at McDonald's and her preparation of their grits was unforgettable by the customers to the point that she hardly ever had an off day; she also prepared salads and biscuits; and

WHEREAS, She was a member of The Senior Citizen Groups; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Ms. Bertha Balls will be deeply felt by many, especially her children, Audrey Haywood and Vance Mims; her four granddaughters; and her McDonald's family and community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Bertha Balls along with all who knew and loved her and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends; and be it further

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