SR1164 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Ann Earls, who passed away on April 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Earls was born on March 12, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois; her parents were Arthur Lee and Mary Elizabeth Bell; she married Aaron Earls, Sr. on April 17, 1976; she was blessed with 3 children, Sonja M. Emziah (James), Krystal M. Earls, and Aaron Earls, Jr., 4 grandchildren, Ebonee N. Emziah, Xaviar J. Emziah, Zachary W. Emziah, and Janae E. Jones, and one great-grandchild, Jerimiah W. Emziah; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Earls accepted the Lord at an early age; she joined First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. Jonas Porter; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Earls was a member of Emblem Chapter #140 Order of the Eastern Stars (Past Worthy Grand Matron), North Shore Assembly #59 Order of the Golden Circle (Past Loyal Lady Ruler Heroines of Jericho), North Shore Court #73 (Past Most Ancient Matron), James E. Anderson #4, Ladies of Circle of Perfection, Shawall Court #4 Daughters of Isis (Past Illustrious Commandress and Past Imperial Deputy of the Oasis), Waukegan Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta - Six Degrees of Determination Spring Line 2006, the Waukegan Uptown Lions Club, and the Top Ladies of Distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Earls was preceded in death by her loving husband, Aaron Earls, Sr.; father, Arthur Lee Bell; mother, Mary Elizabeth Bell; and brother, Cecil R. Bell; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Earls is survived by 3 sisters, Antoinette F. Graham, Annette A. Glover, and Delores Greenwood (Mark); 5 brothers, Arthur C. Bell (Sandra), DeCount Bell, Sr. (Brenda), Frederick A. Bell, Michael A. Bell, and James A. Bell; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Mary Ann Earls; and be it further

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