HR0902 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Stephen Lamar Roberson on April 19, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Roberson was born on January 31, 1959, in Chicago, to Jewel Ray and Essie-Deen Roberson; he attended Bernice Childs Elementary, Kellar Junior High, and Dwight D. Eisenhower High School; he was baptized at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he served as an altar boy; he received his GED and his Associate's Degree at a later date; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Roberson married Diane Webster; she preceded him in death; he married Andrea Maple on April 17, 1999; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Stephen Lamar Roberson has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Andrea Roberson; his son, Stephen, Jr.; his stepdaughter, Shannon; his grandchildren, Stephen, Stephanie, and Te'asia; his stepchildren, Damons Maple (I) and Quiana Maple; his step-grandchildren, Damons Maple (II), Damons Maple (III), Joshua Maple, Kailynn Maple, and Quirah Maple; his father, Jewel Ray Roberson; his siblings, Jewel Renee Hammond (Gregory), Andrea Ray Roberson, Rochelle Deen Jones (Greg), Gregory Leon Roberson (Alicia), Vincent Michael Roberson (Tonya), and Victor Lawrence Roberson (Keya); his good friend, Cheryl McAllister; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stephen Lamar Roberson, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Stephen Lamar Roberson as an expression of our sincere condolences.