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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of David 
4Nathaniel Johnson, who passed away on May 15, 2021 at the age 
5of 72; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, David Johnson grew up in Harvey; he graduated 
7from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, where he was 
8later inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame; he graduated from 
9Howard University; he later earned his graduate degree in 
10Political Science from Rutgers University; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, David Johnson served as the first Black mayor of 
12Harvey for three consecutive terms from 1983 to 1995; during 
13his tenure, he was noted for his diligence to  the city and for 
14being well respected among area elected officials; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, David Johnson was a professor of African History, 
16African American History, Political Science, Sociology, and 
17Urban Studies at South Suburban College for 36 years, and he 
18taught over 10,000 students during his teaching career; he 
19retired as chairman of the Department of Social and Behavioral 
20Sciences in 2008; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Throughout his retirement, David Johnson 
 
 
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1continued his service to the community; he was a proud Howard 
2University Bison and a passionate advocate for Historically 
3Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, David Johnson was known for being intellectual, 
5insightful, and enlightening; he was a lifelong student and 
6exemplified excellence in everything he did; he will be 
7remembered for the enduring impact he made on the lives of 
8those he met; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, David Johnson is survived by his wife of 26 
10years, Bonnye Johnson; his daughters, Naima and Iman; and his 
11siblings; therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
13HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
14we mourn the passing of David Nathaniel Johnson and extend our 
15sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
16and loved him; and be it further
  
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of David Johnson as an expression of 
19our deepest sympathy.