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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Maurice 
4L. Powe Jr., who passed away on March 17, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was born in Chicago to Esteen and 
6Maurice Powe Sr. on July 21, 1949 and was baptized at Ebenezer 
7Lutheran Church in Chicago; he attended Rowell B. Mason 
8Elementary School and was the first African-American to attend 
9Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, graduating in 
101967; his first job was at Mr. Sinai Hospital in the Radiology 
11Department and he then served in the United States Army from 
121968 to 1975; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Maurice Powe's was employed as a conductor for the 
14Union Pacific Railroad and retired in 2015 after 45 years of 
15dedicated service; he then obtained part-time employment at 
16Pinnacle Property on the Hines V.A. Compound; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was affectionately known as "Chico" 
18or "Mo"; he was an avid sports enthusiast, whether it was 
19baseball, basketball, football, or hockey; he also enjoyed 
20watching CNN and being knowledgeable about current events; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Maurice Powe was preceded in death by his parents; 
 
 
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2    WHEREAS, Maurice Powe is survived by his sons, Elvin Butler 
3and Maurice Powe III; his  brothers, Bernie, Anthony,  and 
4Patrick (Sandra) Powe; his loving confidante, Johnnie Mae; his 
5aunt, Mary Louis Pearson Orr; his uncle, Willie E. Pearson; and 
6numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be 
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8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
9HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
10mourn the passing of Maurice L. Powe Jr., and extend our 
11sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
12and loved him; and be it further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to  the family of  Maurice Powe as an expression of our 
15deepest sympathy.