[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25283]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO LUCILLE BEAVERS

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2000

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to one of Chicago's unsung 
heroes, the late Lucille Beavers. Her untimely death on October 9, 2000 
will truly leave a deep void in our community.
  Lucille, the daughter of William and Roberta Nunnally, was born on 
August 14, 1919. She spent her early years in Atlanta, Georgia and 
later moved to Chicago, IL where she attended Chicago Public Schools.
  Lucille met, and after a three-year courtship, married Alderman 
William Beavers on June 5, 1984. Lucille was devoted to her family and 
exceptionally proud of her son, Riccardo Williams, who launched a very 
successful entrepreneurial enterprise.
  Lucille Beavers took an active part in her church and community. As a 
faithful member of the Cosmopolitan Community Church, Mrs. Beavers 
actively joined the August Club where she faithfully served her fellow 
man.
  Lucille Beavers was a loving wife, devoted mother, sister, aunt and 
friend who will be deeply missed. My fellow colleagues, please join me 
in honoring the memory of Mrs. Lucille Beavers, a true beacon of the 
Chicago community.
  ``If anyone serves me let him follow me; and where I am, there shall 
my servant also be; if anyone serves me, the father will honor him''. 
John 12:26.

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