Illinois HR 976: CONGRAT MR ALLEN C BARTEL

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HR0976LRB104 22305 RMO 38744 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Reverend 

4John L. Gibson Sr., who passed away on May 27, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson, the son of the late Rev. Spencer and 

6Alberta Gibson, was born in Leland, Mississippi on July 21, 

71939; he joined the ministry early in life, earning a degree in 

8Christian training from United Baptist Theology Seminary and a 

9Bachelor of Theology from the Illinois Missionary Baptist 

10Institute and Seminary; and

11 WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson, senior pastor of Rising Sun 

12Christian Church, led with vision, compassion, and unwavering 

13devotion for 48 years; he guided the organization, formerly 

14Rising Sun Baptist Church, through a renaming intended to 

15reflect greater religious inclusivity and the construction of 

16its new location in 1991; and

17 WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson was not only a powerful preacher but 

18also an anointed psalmist whose voice brought comfort, 

19strength, and healing during altar calls and at homegoing 

20services; his heartfelt rendering of the song "I Won't 

21Complain" became his signature testimony of faith and 

22perseverance, leaving an indelible mark on all who heard him; 

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2 WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson made an impact far beyond church 

3walls, acting as a mentor, counselor, and pillar of the 

4community; he championed youth empowerment, advocated for 

5social justice, and fostered healing across generations; and

6 WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson shared his musical gifts as a lead 

7singer and bass player for the Midwest Singers, a group known 

8for delivering powerful gospel music throughout the region;