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92_HR1023

 
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 1                          HOUSE RESOLUTION

 2        WHEREAS,  The  members   of   the   Illinois   House   of
 3    Representatives  are proud to recognize significant events in
 4    the lives of the citizens of this State; and

 5        WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mabel White of
 6    Chicago celebrates her 90th birthday on July 20, 2002; and

 7        WHEREAS,  The  youngest  of  16  children,  Mabel  White,
 8    formerly Mabel Murphy, was born July  20,  1912,  in  Athens,
 9    Georgia;  moving to Chicago, her Christian family became long
10    time, active members of Tabernacle Baptist Church;  for  many
11    years,  Mrs.  White served faithfully in the choir and on the
12    Missionary Board; she completed John Farren Elementary School
13    and learned much in the school of life's experiences; and

14        WHEREAS, The birth mother and sole support  for  her  son
15    and  twin  daughters,  Mrs.  White labored long and hard as a
16    laundry worker for over 20 years;  her  devotion  to  family,
17    friends,  and "all of God's children", is the hallmark of her
18    youthful spirit; interested  and  involved,  the  trustworthy
19    Mabel  White  was  often  selected  to  serve as treasurer in
20    several social organizations and her 80th and Ada block club;
21    and

22        WHEREAS, Mabel White's family increased from 4 to 8  when
23    she  married  Henry  White  and  took  on two more sons and a
24    daughter; her love for children was richly rewarded when  she
25    became  the  head chef for two nursery schools; supplementing
26    the school's menu  at  her  own  expense,  Mrs.  White  would
27    prepare delicious dishes at home; her concern for the welfare
28    of  the  children  was  mirrored in her concern for others in
29    need;  she  would  save  dimes  in  order  to   make   weekly
30    contributions  to  blind  men  who  would  come  through  the
31    neighborhood; and
 
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 1        WHEREAS, Some of Mrs. White's favorite activities include
 2    dancing, working complicated crossword puzzles, and listening
 3    to   the  soothing  sounds  of  good  music,  such  as  Negro
 4    spirituals, gospels, jazz, and a wide range  of  contemporary
 5    music; and

 6        WHEREAS,  Mrs.  White  resides  happily with her daughter
 7    Connie and son-in-law, Richard  McClellan;  in  the  glow  of
 8    loving attention from her daughter, Consuella; her son, Alex;
 9    and her step-children, step-grandchildren, grandchildren, and
10    countless  other  family  members, friends, and well-wishers,
11    Mabel White is enjoying the fruits of her labors;  therefore,
12    be it

13        RESOLVED,   BY   THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES  OF  THE
14    NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15    we congratulate Mabel White on her 90th birthday and wish her
16    all the best in the future; and be it further

17        RESOLVED, That a suitable  copy  of  this  resolution  be
18    presented to Mabel White as an expression of our esteem.

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