HR0528 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Myron "My-My" Colvin of Chicago, brother of former State Representative Marlow H. Colvin, who passed away on July 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Myron Colvin was born in Chicago on April 20, 1967, to Mose and Catherine Colvin; he attended Lindblom Math and Science Academy and DePaul University; he married LaShon De'Fell on December 29, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Myron Colvin worked within several Cook County administrative offices for many years and, most recently, he was employed by Northwest University; and

WHEREAS, Myron Colvin had a passion for the arts, especially music; he wrote short stories, plays, and kept a journal throughout his life; he enjoyed drawing, photo editing, and scrap-booking; he will be remembered as a man who had a heart of gold with bold courage; and

WHEREAS, Myron Colvin was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Myron Colvin is survived by his children, Morgan, Destinee, Deja, and Johnny; his sisters, Sharon (Keith) Maul, Karon (Ernest) Hamilton, and Kimberly Colvin; his brothers, former State Representative Marlow (Carmen) Colvin and Milton (Kimberly) Colvin; his nieces and nephews, Christopher, Whitney, Kimberly, Michael, Miles, and Mason; his great-nephew, Mathew Colvin; his aunts, Laura Price, Katie Garrett, and Hortense Stinson; his uncle, Harrison Dejornett; and a host of cousins and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Myron "My-My" Colvin, 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 Myron Colvin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.