SR1332 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Thomas E. Yarrington, who passed away on December 7, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington was born to Emily Bass and Thomas Yarrington in Newellton, Louisiana on May 10, 1932; he received his formal education from Tensas Rosenwald High School and attended Grambling University for two years before being drafted into the United States Army, where he served from 1954 to 1956; he married Marie Stanton in 1957; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington was a hardworking man and worked in many occupations, often holding several positions at once; he worked for a number of different companies, including The Campbell Soup Co., Sears Roebuck & Co., CHA Security, The Red Carpet Carwash, and many more; he retired from The Campbell Soup Co. in 1988 after 35 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington was affectionately known as "Sonny Boy" and "The Golden Eagle"; he loved and cherished his family; he had a heart of gold, a great sense of style, and a great sense of humor; he enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of his birds; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington was baptized at Magnolia Baptist Church at a young age; he continued his spiritual journey at Calvary Baptist Church in Glenwood, where he remained a loyal member; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; his parents; and his brothers, Clyde and Vernon Yarrington; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Yarrington is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (Milton) Yarrington-Bell, Thomasa Yarrington, and Monette Yarrington; his grandchildren, Toni Yarrington, Thomas A. Yarrington, and Artesha A. Clayton; his great-grandchildren, Thomas A. Yarrington Jr., Talor Yarrington, and Treasure Yarrington; his special daughters, Brenda (Paul) Ammonette, Coleen (Darryl) Johnson, Rhonda Brown, and Constance Henry; his siblings, Ollie Calep (Charles), Wallace (Anita), Odessa Yarrington, and Hurdist (Dorothy); and numerous nieces, nephews, and close 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 Thomas E. Yarrington and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Thomas Yarrington as an expression of our deepest sympathy.