HR0713 100TH 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 John Eddie "Brother John" Goodwin, who passed away on November 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, John Goodwin was born in Argo to James Nolan and Willa Celestra Goodwin-Smith on September 22, 1940; he graduated from Argo High School, where he played basketball and football; he then studied art at the Art Institute; he served in the United States Army for two years; he married Tula Elaine Jones on September 22, 1968; and

WHEREAS, John Goodwin was a songwriter, poet, inventor, and singer; and

WHEREAS, John Goodwin was active in the church; he served as the choir president and a youth mentor; he joined the ministry in 1973 and later discovered his passion for outreach through street ministry; he helped grow ministries by teaching the importance of running an effective outreach ministry; and

WHEREAS, John Goodwin was preceded in death by his siblings, Patricia Marie Walker, Emma LaJune Roseberry, Doris Corine Jackson, Flora Teresa Goodwin, and Matthew William Goodwin; and

WHEREAS, John Goodwin is survived by his children, Deshaun Lynette (Rickey) Wallace, Kristy Renee, and John Earl Nolan (Chassidy); his grandchildren, John Nolan, Trinity Tinae, and Jaida Jackson; his siblings, James Nathaniel (Lynn), Turner Lee (Ethel), and Willa Beatrice Mills, and his many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Eddie "Brother John" Goodwin 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 John Goodwin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.