Illinois HR 585: MEMORIAL-DEBRA THOMPSON

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HR0585LRB104 16926 MST 30340 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Debra 

4Thompson, a beloved community activist, organizer, mentor, 

5volunteer, and true pillar of the Greater Englewood community 

6of Chicago, whose life of service leaves an enduring legacy of 

7leadership, compassion, and neighborhood empowerment; and

8 WHEREAS, Debra Thompson was born and raised in the Greater 

9Englewood community, residing on the same block since the age 

10of one in a beautiful greystone flat that symbolized her deep 

11roots, lifelong stability, and unwavering commitment to the 

12people and place she proudly called home; and

13 WHEREAS, Debra Thompson was a devoted mother to her son, 

14Daniel, and a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, 

15Anilyah, and her family was the heart of her purpose, 

16grounding her work in love, pride, and generational strength; 

17and

18 WHEREAS, Debra Thompson dedicated over 30 years of 

19professional service to MCI/Verizon, retiring as a senior 

20maintenance technician, specializing in Nortel Digital 

21Multiplex System equipment, an accomplishment that reflected 

22her technical excellence, perseverance, and trailblazing role 

HR0585- 2 -LRB104 16926 MST 30340 r

1as a woman in a highly skilled field; and

2 WHEREAS, Debra Thompson's commitment to public service 

3extended far beyond her professional career, as she devoted 

4countless hours to community advocacy and volunteerism, 

5including faithful service as a volunteer with the Office of 

6State Representative Sonya M. Harper, where she offered her 

7time, insight, and steadfast dedication to serving the 

8residents of the 6th District;