SR0076 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Tangie Lutisha Lanagan-Robinson; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson was born in Chicago to Mary and Aaron Lanagan on November 28, 1970; as a child, she attended the Mayfair Academy, where she studied tap, jazz, and ballet, and the Beverly Johnson modeling school, where she studied fashion, etiquette, and poise; she attended St. Margaret of Scotland, Academy of Our Lady, Alabama State, and Trenholm State Technical College; she returned home to Chicago after college and attended the Chicago Bible Institute; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson had a myriad of careers, including radio host, schoolteacher, commercial property owner, and manager; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson's most cherished role was being mother; she was the ultimate momma bear and went above and beyond to provide the best opportunities for her girls, ensuring they had varied experiences and the best education; after her cancer experience, she dedicated her life to serving others with cancer, heart disease, and chronic illness, offering support, prayer, and guidance so no one facing these challenges would feel alone; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson was always up for a long phone call with a loved one or friend, whether you wanted to talk, pray, or share laughter; she loved to snuggle under warm blankets with a good TV show, a yummy snack, and a cold grape pop; she had a love of fashion, design, make-up, and food; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson was a woman of great faith; she was a member of Holy Sanctuary Church, where she was a prophetess, serving in the Women's Ministry and singing in the choir; she will be remembered for her resilience, tenacity, faithfulness, generosity, and laughter; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan-Robinson was preceded in death by her parents; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her "more like brothers than cousins", Corwyn Duncan and Emory Sands; and

WHEREAS, Tangie Lanagan Robinson is survived by her children, Rachel (Kevin) Brown and Erin Robinson; her grandchildren, Pharah Brown, Kamilah Brown, and Kobe Brown; her siblings, Cherry (Stacy) Pickett, Samara (Jermaine) Bowen, and Nicholas Lanagan; her nephews, Chase Lanagan-Townsend and Bryce Lanagan; her aunts, Margaret Snell, Mau Dell Sands, and Dorothy Jean Davis; her uncle, John Donald; her longest friend Trafonda Tisdale-Parker; her spiritual mom and prayer partner, Evangelist Izola Tisdale; her honorary daughter, Ashanta McKenzie; the McDowells, Logans, and Noreds; and numerous cousins and beloved friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Tangie Lutisha Lanagan-Robinson and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Tangie Lanagan-Robinson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.