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IL SR1045
Resolution
AI Summary
- Illinois Senate mourns the death of Rev. Dr. Lewis Flowers, who passed away on December 9, 2012
- Rev. Flowers grew up in Cabrini-Green, served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, worked for Chicago Public Schools, and was ordained as a minister in 1977
- Founded Austin Community Ministries and served as former president and board chairman of the Westside Ministers Coalition, advocating for social justice on Chicago's West Side
- His advocacy efforts led to Austin's inclusion in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's $15 million Micro-Market Recovery Program, helped establish the Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy High School, and contributed to Chicago's 1994 federal empowerment zone designation that brought $100 million in economic development funding
- Senate directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Rev. Flowers' surviving family members, including his wife Cynthia, five children, three siblings, and nine grandchildren
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL - REV. LEWIS FLOWERS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
1/3/2013
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