SR0694 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William L. Carter, who passed away on June 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, William Carter was born in Louisville, Mississippi on March 15, 1939 and raised by his mother, Burnise Byrd and his stepfather, Jack Byrd; he attended Tougaloo College and joined the United States Army, serving from 1960 to 1967; after his service, he graduated from Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education; he then attended graduate school at Governor's State University; he married Pearlene in October of 1964; and

WHEREAS, William Carter first worked as a teacher for the Chicago Public Schools system; he then worked for the Chicago Transit Authority, retiring in 1999 after 25 years of service; and

WHEREAS, William Carter enjoyed traveling with his wife and fulfilling his grandpa "duties"; he was an active member of Sheldon Heights Church of Christ for over 40 years; and

WHEREAS, William Carter was preceded in death by his mother, Burnise Byrd; his stepfather, Jack Byrd; and his sister, Clottie Carter Gladney; and

WHEREAS, William Carter is survived by his wife, Pearlene; his children, Reginald (Tracy) and Melody (Darren); his grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Daniel, and Nina; his brothers, Jack (Imelda), Earl (Shirrell), and Sam (Denise); his best friend, Julia (Roy); and a host of dear family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William L. Carter, 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 William Carter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.