SR0703 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Abe Mallory, who passed away on January 30, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Abe Mallory was born on March 2, 1921, in Waldo, Arkansas; his parents were Alex Mallory and Rossie Edwards Mallory; he married the love of his life, Lillie Stancil, in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Abe Mallory attended Argo Public Schools; shortly after high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving from October 15, 1942 until his honorable discharge on January 25, 1946; he was a recipient of the Purple Heart for his service; and

WHEREAS, After his discharge from the Army, Abe Mallory returned to Argo; he was employed at Corn Products International for many years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Abe Mallory was a member of the Argo Temple Church of God in Christ at an early age; in 1971, he moved to Winnfield, Louisiana and joined the Oak Ridge Baptist Church with his uncle, Coca Edwards, and his cousin, Karey "Jack" Hollingsworth; and

WHEREAS, Abe Mallory was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Bertha Mallory Delane (James), Mary Mallory Swift (Leroy), and Ernestine Mallory Tolbert (James); and

WHEREAS, Abe Mallory is survived by his daughter, Lona; his son-in-law, JW; his grandson, Marcellus; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Abe Mallory; and be it further

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