SR0595 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mother Ida B. Clayborn of Blytheville, Arkansas, who passed away on January 4, 2012; and

WHEREAS, She was born December 11, 1923 in Brookfield, Mississippi to Albert Patton and Pearl Former Patton; she was saved and baptized at Nehemiah Temple Church of God in Christ and was a faithful member; and

WHEREAS, She was a caring and giving woman, kind to her pastor and the Chester Caldwell family; and

WHEREAS, She was an excellent cook and was known for her joy and laughter; and

WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gus Clayborn; and her siblings, Clara Mae Key, O.C. Patton, Christola Patton, Albert Patton Jr., W.C. Toliver, A.D. Patton Sr., Joe Patton, Freddie B. Patton, and Winnie Bell Strong; and

WHEREAS, Mother Ida B. Clayborn is survived by her sister, Juanita (Granville) Love; her brother, R.D. (Mary) Patton; and her nieces, nephews, and other relatives; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Mother Ida B. Clayborn; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mother Ida B. Clayborn as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.