Bill Text: IL SR0877 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Ruth M. Callahan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-12 - Resolution Adopted [SR0877 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0877-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Ruth M. Callahan, who passed away on
March 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan was born to Benton Steve and Martha
London in Arkansas on April 13, 1940; she married Floyd
Callahan Sr. in Arkansas in April 1959, and they had four
children; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan worked in the field of nursing for
over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan committed to her faith at an early
age, attending Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church in
Stuttgart, Arkansas as a child; she was later active at True
Vine Baptist Church in Dixmoor, Illinois, where she served as
president of the usher board for many years; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan loved completing word search
puzzles, and she was devoted to her family; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband of 36 years, Floyd; her brothers, Benton
London, Samuel London, and Nathaniel London; and her sisters,

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Leoria Releford and Rosie Mae Owens; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Callahan is survived by her children,
Timothy Callahan Sr., Warren Callahan, Cassandra Edwards, and
Floyd Callahan Jr.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Ruth M. Callahan and extend our sincere condolences to her
family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
further