Bill Text: IL HR0859 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Danny Barlow of Chicago.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-12 - Resolution Adopted [HR0859 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0859-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Danny
Barlow of Chicago, who passed away on July 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow was born to Marlene Barlow and
Rapier "Ray" Bond in Chicago on June 13, 1953; he was the
firstborn and the older sibling of four brothers, Samuel,
Sylvester, Derrick, and Larry, and two sisters, Cheryl and
Erica; he committed to his faith at an early age and was
baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church; he attended
Forestville Upper Grade Center and Dunbar Vocational High
School, participating in such activities as singing, tap
dancing, wrestling, and JROTC, where he achieved the rank of
lieutenant colonel and was a battalion commander, and he
played the piano, the bugle, and the trumpet; and
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow married Linda, and they had two
children, Danny and William, before the marriage ended and
they subsequently became lifelong friends; he married Marie
years later, and she brought to the union six children,
Tyjuana, Jack, Cyrita, Lamar, Edward, and Lawrence, before
they had three children of their own, Vernon, Daniel, and
Maria; together, they were the grandparents and
great-grandparents of more than 50; and

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WHEREAS, Danny Barlow worked as a union carpenter with
Carpenters Local 1185, initially joining as a teenager and
remaining an active member until his retirement decades later;
he was passionate about his job and enjoyed laying tile and
working on construction sites, becoming well-known in the
flooring industry; during his tenure, he helped hundreds join
the union, including his sons, grandsons, and numerous
friends; he worked as a flooring consultant for multiple
businesses until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow was always the life of the party and
the heart of any gathering; he enjoyed betting on horses,
gambling on casino boats or in Las Vegas, cooking, and
grilling; and
WHEREAS, Danny Barlow will be remembered for his work
ethic, his leadership, and his infectious joy; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Danny Barlow and extend our sincere
condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it further

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