Bill Text: IL SR0608 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourns the death of Orlantha N. "Ninette" Williams.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0608 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2023-SR0608-Introduced.html
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1 | SENATE RESOLUTION | ||||||
2 | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened | ||||||
3 | to learn of the death of Orlantha N. "Ninette" Williams, who | ||||||
4 | passed away on September 30, 2023; and
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5 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams was born to Orlando Smith and | ||||||
6 | Anna Walker Williams on July 29, 1958; her childhood was | ||||||
7 | marked by the resounding sound of her laughter, and she | ||||||
8 | carried that radiant spirit with her throughout her life; she | ||||||
9 | was a beloved student at the Catholic all-girls high school, | ||||||
10 | Unity High School, Class of 1976, located on the south side of | ||||||
11 | Chicago in the Chatham community; she was a shining example of | ||||||
12 | the Unity High School spirit; it was during her time at Unity | ||||||
13 | that she formed enduring friendships and was known as "Orrie"; | ||||||
14 | she left an indelible mark on her peers and teachers; her | ||||||
15 | mother remarried Roosevelt Williams, who loved her and her | ||||||
16 | mother deeply; and
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17 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams excelled academically, setting | ||||||
18 | a standard of excellence that inspired those around her; but | ||||||
19 | it was not just her academic achievements that set her apart, | ||||||
20 | it was her warm and caring personality that endeared her to | ||||||
21 | everyone she met; and
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22 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams touched the lives of many, |
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1 | leaving a legacy of kindness, love, and joy; Christmas will | ||||||
2 | never be the same at the Garden Mission on Canal Street in | ||||||
3 | Chicago without her; she never wavered in wanting the women | ||||||
4 | and children of the Mission to experience a beautiful and | ||||||
5 | joyous Christmas, and she was always willing to make that | ||||||
6 | happen for them no matter what it took; and
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7 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams was a truly remarkable soul who | ||||||
8 | touched the lives of countless people with her boundless love, | ||||||
9 | infectious laughter, and unwavering positivity; she possessed | ||||||
10 | a rare and extraordinary gift, an immense capacity to love and | ||||||
11 | spread joy wherever she went; she truly understood the meaning | ||||||
12 | of love and the importance of a smile; she had an infectious | ||||||
13 | laugh that could light up even the darkest of days; her heart | ||||||
14 | was always open, and her smile was ever-present; and
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15 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams became a caregiver for many | ||||||
16 | elderly, and she loved them and cared for them as if they were | ||||||
17 | her own family; one of the most remarkable aspects of her life | ||||||
18 | was her unwavering commitment to others; she had a heart that | ||||||
19 | knew no bounds, always extending her love to those in need | ||||||
20 | regardless of her circumstances; and
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21 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams was preceded in death by her | ||||||
22 | father, Roosevelt Williams; her birth father, Orlando; and her | ||||||
23 | brother, Roosevelt Williams Jr.; and
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1 | WHEREAS, Orlantha Williams is survived by her niece, | ||||||
2 | Miranda "Noodle"; her uncle, Joe; her cousins, Lisa and | ||||||
3 | Marcena; and numerous other family members and friends; | ||||||
4 | therefore, be it
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5 | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL | ||||||
6 | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of | ||||||
7 | Orlantha N. "Ninette" Williams and extend our sincere | ||||||
8 | condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved | ||||||
9 | her; and be it further
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