HR0523LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r HR0523 LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r HR0523 LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Alton 4 Dwayne Reese III; and 5 WHEREAS, Alton Reese was born in Chicago to Alton Reese 6 Jr. and Leontyne Reese-Tabb on May 29, 1959; he attended 7 Emerson Elementary School in Harvey; as a child, he committed 8 to his faith while attending St. Luke Church of God in Christ; 9 he graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton and later 10 attended the police academy, where he graduated at the top of 11 his class in 1986; and 12 WHEREAS, Alton Reese worked for the Harvey Police 13 Department for several years, where he enjoyed helping the 14 community; and 15 WHEREAS, Alton Reese loved the game of baseball and was 16 given an opportunity to try out for the Chicago White Sox; he 17 enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and 18 WHEREAS, Alton Reese was preceded in death by his parents; 19 and 20 WHEREAS, Alton Reese is survived by his brothers Albert HR0523 LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r HR0523- 2 -LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r HR0523 - 2 - LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r HR0523 - 2 - LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r 1 (Gwendolyn) and Anthony; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, 2 nephews, cousins, and friends; and his partner, Shenise 3 McCarter; therefore, be it 4 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 5 HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 6 we mourn the passing of Alton Dwayne Reese III and extend our 7 sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 8 and loved him; and be it further HR0523 - 2 - LRB103 35494 MST 65564 r