HR0901 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Reverend Cleven Minter, Sr. of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. was born on August 4, 1932 in Lake Providence, Louisiana to Clara and David Minter; he received his education in the Louisiana school system and settled in Chicago in 1952; he received his Bachelor of Bible Study Degree in August of 1975 from the University Bible Institute in Alma, Tennessee and his Bachelor of Theology in May of 1976 from McKinley Theological Seminary; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. worked for many years with General Motors, where he served as Chief Union Steward; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. was a member of the Greater Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and as chairman of the board; in 1956, he became a member and manager of the Pilgrim Harmonizers quartet group, touring many cities singing the gospel; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. became a licensed minister on January 25, 1970 and was ordained on December 6, 1970; in 1971, he accepted pastorage of the New Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church; during his 43 years of leadership as pastor, he implemented numerous programs and events such as a community food pantry, hot meal program, community cookout, faith prayer ministry, clothing ministry, sick committee, substance abuse program, and a live broadcast ministry that has continued for over 10 years; he has mentored over 20 pastors and ministers that are currently preaching the gospel; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. married Sis. Sandra Minter on January 2, 1988, and he was awarded his Doctorate of Divinity on November 10, 1989; he was awarded his Doctor of Humane Letters from RMN Bible College on July 29, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately called "Nug" as a child, Rev. Minter, Sr. enjoyed fishing and hunting; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, and by his siblings, Henry, Sam, Willie, Leroy, Frank, Ollie Pearl, and Percy Pearl; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Minter, Sr. is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sis. Sandra; his daughters, Vera Minter-Winbush and Clevette; his son, Cleven, Jr.; his brother, Bishop Roosevelt Adams; his sisters, Clara Mae and Dorothy; his mother-in-law, Mildred Norwood; his grandchildren, Paul, Cameron, and Cadence; his 3 great-grandchildren; his great-great-grandchild; his friend, Dr. Mac McCullom; his spiritual children of New Mount Vernon MBC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Reverend Cleven Minter, Sr., 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 Rev. Minter, Sr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.