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IL SR1253
Resolution
Status
11/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Lightford
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AI Summary
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Illinois Senate mourns the death of Berta Louise Cowan Lightford of Chicago, who passed away on October 23, 2022
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Berta Lightford was born November 19, 1925 in Huntsville, Alabama; married Eddie Clifton Lightford on November 22, 1944; and moved to Chicago in 1946
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She worked at Redstone Arsenal during World War II, later became active in community and political work as a block club president and precinct captain after becoming a widow
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Berta Lightford was a devoted member of her faith community and is survived by five children, multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and extended family
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The Senate extends sincere condolences to her family and friends, and directs presentation of a suitable copy of this resolution to the Lightford family
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-BERTA LIGHTFORD
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/16/2022