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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
4		Alexandria Lynn Scott Pearson of Peoria, who passed away on
5		March 17, 2024; and
6		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was born to Allen and Gabrella
7		(McClelland) Scott in Bloomington on December 6, 1941; and
8		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson worked as a materials handler
9		at Caterpillar, Inc., retiring after 30 years of service in
10		1998; while at Caterpillar, she was very active with UAW Local
11		974, the CAP Committee, the Women Committee, and the Fair
12		Practice Committee, and she presided as co-chair of Unit 4;
13		and
14		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was elected to the Peoria
15		County Board in 1984, where she served for 32 years before
16		retiring in 2016; she served as vice-chair from 1992 to 1994
17		and 1996 to 1998; she became the first African American to be
18		appointed chairperson, serving in that position from 1998 to
19		2000; during her tenure, she was a member of numerous
20		committees and a trailblazer, championing many incentives that
21		still benefit the region today; and

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1		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson passionately fought on behalf
2		of others throughout her life, joining the NAACP at a young age
3		to bring change to the hiring practices at Sears & Roebucks and
4		Cilco Electric Co. in Peoria; she was a lifelong member of the
5		Peoria NAACP, serving on numerous committees and boards over
6		the years; and
7		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson represented her community
8		through many other organizations, including serving as the
9		chairperson of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and
10		the Peoria County Democratic Women Committee, a delegate for
11		the 1980 Democratic Convention, the co-chair of Peoria
12		Community Against Violence, the board president of the
13		Friendship House, a board member of the United Way, a charter
14		member of the Peoria Red Hat Club and the A. Phillip Randolph
15		Foundation, and a member of the Peoria African American Hall
16		of Fame and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; she became a
17		member of the Police and Fire Commission on June 28, 2005,
18		serving as chairperson from 2008 and 2022 and vice-chair until
19		December 2023; and
20		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was a lifelong member of Ward
21		Chapel AME Church, where she was one of only two women to serve
22		as trustee; she was also chair of the Social Action
23		Commission, where she organized the candidate forum,
24		registered voters, and kept the congregation informed on

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1		issues affecting their community; and
2		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was the recipient of many
3		accolades, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative
4		Service Leadership Award in 2017; and
5		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson enjoyed traveling, reading,
6		caring for her family, listening to music, attending social
7		gatherings, eagle watching, and pairing good food with good
8		conversation; and
9		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was a true caregiver, serving
10		her family, friends, church, and community, and served as a
11		mentor to many women; she will be remembered as a champion for
12		female empowerment in politics and civic affairs; and
13		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson was preceded in death by her
14		parents; her son, Scott Darell Pearson; and her sisters, Karen
15		Scott and Betty Welch; and
16		WHEREAS, Lynn Scott Pearson is survived by her sons, Allen
17		Pearson Sr. and Jay (Ja'nice) Pearson; her grandchildren,
18		Ciera (Kevin Syrovy) Wallace, Nevaeh (DeMarcus Stephenson)
19		Pearson, Allen Pearson Jr., Brianne Pearson, Nikia Pearson,
20		Jamara (Christian) Pearson-Lloyd, Caleb (Hallaha Powers)
21		Pearson, Christiaan Pearson, and Deven Pearson; her seven

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1		great-grandchildren, Kieran, Celisa, Jamaria, Jay, Amiya,
2		Alaysia, and Alexander; her nieces, Kendra Nunn and Ebonie
3		Scott; her nephews, Corey Scott and Glen Scott; her special
4		friends, Barbra Jamison and Edie Grady; and a host of
5		relatives and friends; therefore, be it
6		RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
7		HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
8		we mourn the passing of Alexandria Lynn Scott Pearson and
9		extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all
10		who knew and loved her; and be it further