SR0475 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Freddie Moss, who passed away on April 17, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss was born on January 4, 1934 in Chicago; his parents were Vennett and Sarah Files; he married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Lane, on September 7, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss was educated at Wendell Phillips High School, where he graduated in 1952; he subsequently attended the yearly class reunions; and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss was employed at Jerry's Deli for 38 years; and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss enjoyed holidays, family gatherings, spending time in his home, and sports; and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss was preceded in death by his sister, Dimple, and his daughter, Carol (Sweetie); and

WHEREAS, Freddie Moss is survived his loving wife, Geraldine; 4 children, Freddie, Jr. (Deborah), Derek (Deborah), Debra, and Cheryl (Vince); 7 grandchildren, Demetrius, Derek, Latoyia, Latasha, Britnei, Morgan, and Chazz; 6 great-grandchildren, Damione, Devan, Dylan, Imani, Caleb, and Autumn; a brother, William (Mae Frances); his nephews and nieces, Rosalind, Michael, Lawrence, and Romell; his special friend, Raymond Jones; and his many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

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

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