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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Billy 
4Oscar Stewart, who passed away on September 20, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Oscar Stewart was born in Meridian, Mississippi to 
6James and Walterine Stewart on September 24, 1942; he attended 
7Chicago elementary schools and
graduated from Tilden Tech High

8School in Chicago; he served in the U.S. Air Force for four 
9years and was
stationed in Italy and Alaska; he worked for two 
10years in Alaska as a fireman and returned to Chicago in 1965; 
11and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Oscar Stewart married Essie Mae, his next door 
13neighbor, on January 24, 1967, and two days later, the biggest 
14snow storm ever hit Chicago; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Oscar Stewart enjoyed reading and took a book 
16everywhere; he also enjoyed debating, loved a challenge, and 
17was always ready for a discussion anywhere and with anyone; his 
18biggest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially 
19at the movies; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Oscar Stewart was preceded in death by his parents 
21and his brother, James Ray Stewart; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Oscar Stewart is survived his wife, Essie; his

2daughters, Ersa Veloria and Billie Oretha Stewart-Tigue 
3(Antawn); his son, Major James (Denise); his grandsons, Matthew 
4Oscar, Marcus Antawn, and Major James II; his sister, Matterine 
5Ruffin; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ersa and Elbert 
6Mack; his brother-in law, Dan Williams; his sister-in law, 
7Deseree Williams; and numerous relatives, cousins, nephews, 
8nieces, and friends; therefore, be it
  
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
10HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
11mourn the passing of Billy Oscar Stewart and extend our sincere 
12condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
13him; and be it further
  
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to  the family of  Oscar Stewart as an expression of 
16our deepest sympathy.