HR0652 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Marva D. Morgan on January 29, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Marva D. Morgan was born February 26, 1959 to the late James Morgan and the late Isabella Monroe; she was the second of three children; and

WHEREAS, She began her elementary education at Sol R. Crown Academy; her high school education started at Lindbloom and was completed at Jones Commercial in 1977; she attended Robert Morris Business College and completed her college education at Alabama State University; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Morgan dedicated her life to working on behalf of humane and social causes in the black community; some of her endeavors include the Cook County Prison Ministry, where she fought to ensure the inmates well being upon release; she was also an advocate for helping the mentally ill; she worked as a journalist for the North Lawndale Community Newspaper under Isaac Lewis; and

WHEREAS, Her work was outstanding in the political arena; she spent countless hours circulating petitions for candidates for election; she worked with several dignitaries, and had a close and personal relationship with State Representative Arthur Turner; she also worked with Congressman Danny Davis; she was a political liaison at Lawndale Terrace and dedicated much of her time to Lawndale Mental Health Center; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Morgan accepted Christ at an early age; she was a faithful member of Westlawn Gospel Chapel and Progressive Baptist Church where she was baptised at age 23; she was also and honorary member of Apostolic Church of God; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Morgan was an avid listener of WVON talk radio, where she developed a personal relationship with Host Cliff Kelly and other radio personalities; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Morgan was affectionately called, "Marva the Messenger"; her spirit has touched each and every person she encountered in a mystical way; her diligent work and dedication will never be forgotten; she will be remembered for her generosity, hospitality, and her love for people; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Marva D. Morgan will be deeply felt by many, especially her brother, Michael Morgan Sr.; her sister, Brenda Morgan; her nieces, Angela, Sloane, and Imani; her great nephew, Demond Hampton; her two nephews, Stefan and Michael; her aunt, Velma Moore; her uncles, Cleotha Monroe and Floyd Moore; her special friends, Sandrel Scott, Aretha Winton, and Sidney Murphy; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marva D. Morgan along with all who knew and loved her and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marva D. Morgan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.