Loading chat...

IL HR1359

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Camille Lilly

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses condolences for the death of Chester Slaughter, who passed away on December 23, 2018.
  • Honors his 46-year legal career as an attorney, community advocate, and mentor who worked for multiple law firms and served as Cook County Assistant State's Attorney.
  • Recognizes his social justice advocacy for African Americans, leadership as past President of the Cook County Bar Association, and work with the John Howard Association protecting women prisoners' rights.
  • Acknowledges his roles as adjunct professor at University of Chicago Law School and Northwestern University School of Law, and his involvement with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Saint Edmund Episcopal Church.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his surviving family, including his wife of 49 years Ruth, two sons, and other relatives.

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-CHESTER SLAUGHTER

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/7/2019

Full Bill Text

No bill text available