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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jesse
4 C. "J.C." Griffin of Chicago, who passed away on June 2,
5 2002; and
6 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin was born on May 11, 1940, in
7 Clarksdale, Mississippi; he was the oldest of three children
8 born to Robert D. and Ruby (Spanks) Griffin; and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin moved with his family to Chicago at
10 the age of 3 and established residence in the Princeton Park
11 Homes at 221 W. 93rd Place; upon readiness the family moved
12 into a new unit located at 9127 S. Stewart; and
13 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin attended Gillespie Elementary School
14 and completed his education at Calumet High School; an
15 accomplished athlete, Mr. Griffin distinguished himself as a
16 stellar baseball player; and
17 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin had a strong work ethic and began
18 working at the age of 10; his experience included work for
19 the Princeton Park Homes, Burlington Railroad, and Central
20 Soya, ADM; he spent the last 15 years with the Freund Can
21 Company; and
22 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin was baptized and confirmed at
23 Resurrection Lutheran Church where he was an active member;
24 he served on various committees including the District 8
25 committee and the usher board, which brought him great joy;
26 and
27 WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin will be deeply missed by all those
28 who knew him and loved him, especially his wife, Nadyne; his
29 adoring daughter, Mia; his loving mother-in-law, Adele
30 Grayson; his favorite brothers-in-law, John Jr. (Stephanie),
31 Lester, and Phillip Grayson; his special aunt, Thelma
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1 (William) Boyd; his sister, Laverne Jordan; and his nieces,
2 nephews, relatives, and friends; therefore, be it
3 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5 we mourn, along with all those who knew him and loved him,
6 the death of Jesse C. "J.C." Griffin; and be it further
7 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Mr. Griffin with our sincere
9 condolences.