MEMORIAL-MARK T. MORGAN

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SR0717
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Mark Timothy Morgan, who passed away
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on March 12, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan was born in Chicago to Margaret
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Beatrice "Sadie" Williams and Roosevelt Morgan on July 14,
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1961; he graduated from Calumet High School and attended
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Kennedy-King College and Truman College; he married Octavia
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Morgan on May 24, 1984; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan worked a variety of jobs before
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finding his calling as an electrician; he was hired by the City
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of Chicago, where he trained and excelled as a lineman,
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lampman, and a journeyman electrician; after retirement, he
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continued his work as an independent contractor with the
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electrician union and founded Faith Electric; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan was deeply involved in his community,
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collaborating with organizations that supported people
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experiencing homelessness, recovery, and life transitions; he
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advocated for children, the elderly, and those overlooked or
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mistreated; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan was affiliated with several

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ministries, including Greater Whitestone, Lawndale Christian
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Center Church, Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries, and
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Right Spirit Baptist Church, and was known for his deep
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understanding of scripture; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan was preceded in death by his parents;
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his brother, Roosevelt Morgan Jr.; and his sisters, Beatrice
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Robinson and Darlene Morgan; and

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WHEREAS, Mark Morgan is survived by his wife, Octavia
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Morgan; his children, Octavia Sakho, Margaret Portia Morgan,
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Rhonda (Mateo) Singleton, and Ronald Bean Jr.; his
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grandchildren, Markis II, Edward Major, and Dana Washington;
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his grand-dog, Sugga-Baby Morgan; his sibling, Denise (Jesse)
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Woods; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nieces,
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great-nephews, great-grandchildren, godchildren,
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god-grandchildren, and friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Mark Timothy Morgan and extend our sincere condolences to his
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Mark Morgan as an expression of our

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deepest sympathy.

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