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This resolution mourns the passing of Annie Pearl Howard, a woman born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1938 who later moved to Chicago and became known for her nurturing nature and strong family values. The resolution highlights her life journey, including her moves between Mississippi, New Orleans, and Chicago, her marriage to Roosevelt Howard, and her role as a mother to five children. It emphasizes her character as a loving, supportive family matriarch who was known for providing comfort, hosting family gatherings, and sharing wisdom across generations. The resolution notes her personal interests, such as her commitment to faith and love of blues music, and acknowledges her surviving family members, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. The Illinois House of Representatives formally expresses their condolences to her family and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of sympathy, recognizing her life and the impact she had on her community.

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