HR0654 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 Leontyne Reese Tabb, who passed away on October 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Leontyne Tabb was born to Albert Lee Sr. and Florence Wright on July 21, 1941; she began her education in Greenwood, Mississippi and then relocated to Chicago, where she graduated high school; she also graduated from South Suburban College with a degree in elementary education; she was married to her high school sweetheart Alton Reese Jr. until his death; in 1981, she married Adell Tabb; and

WHEREAS, Leontyne Tabb was a member of St. Luke Church of God in Christ, where she was a member of the Usher Board and Mother's Board; and

WHEREAS, Leontyne Tabb was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Alton; her second husband, Adell; and her brothers, Albert Jr. and John; and

WHEREAS, Leontyne Tabb is survived by her mother-in-love, Mollie Ann Tabb; her sons, Alton Reese, Albert Reese (Gwendolyn), and Anthony Reese; her bonus daughters, Ann Harris and Tina Tabb; her aunts, Martha Baker, Priscilla McNair, and Naomi Churchhill (Robert); her uncles, Nehemiah Wright (Leotha), Aaron Wright (Ericka), and Benjamin Wright; her God-children, Edwina Mannings, Gabriel Millines, and Stephanie Johnson; her grandchildren, Shawn Smith, Albert Reese Jr., Ashlee Reese, Amber Reese, Arielle Reese, and Myles Reese; her great-grandchildren, Alexander and Alivia; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors; 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 Leontyne Reese Tabb, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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