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		HR0976		LRB104 22305 RMO 38744 r
1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3		Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Reverend
4		John L. Gibson Sr., who passed away on May 27, 2026; and
5		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson, the son of the late Rev. Spencer and
6		Alberta Gibson, was born in Leland, Mississippi on July 21,
7		1939; he joined the ministry early in life, earning a degree in
8		Christian training from United Baptist Theology Seminary and a
9		Bachelor of Theology from the Illinois Missionary Baptist
10		Institute and Seminary; and
11		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson, senior pastor of Rising Sun
12		Christian Church, led with vision, compassion, and unwavering
13		devotion for 48 years; he guided the organization, formerly
14		Rising Sun Baptist Church, through a renaming intended to
15		reflect greater religious inclusivity and the construction of
16		its new location in 1991; and
17		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson was not only a powerful preacher but
18		also an anointed psalmist whose voice brought comfort,
19		strength, and healing during altar calls and at homegoing
20		services; his heartfelt rendering of the song "I Won't
21		Complain" became his signature testimony of faith and
22		perseverance, leaving an indelible mark on all who heard him;
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1		and
2		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson made an impact far beyond church
3		walls, acting as a mentor, counselor, and pillar of the
4		community; he championed youth empowerment, advocated for
5		social justice, and fostered healing across generations; and
6		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson shared his musical gifts as a lead
7		singer and bass player for the Midwest Singers, a group known
8		for delivering powerful gospel music throughout the region;
9		his band recorded an album featuring a variety of songs,
10		including "Something On My Mind" and "He's All Right", under
11		Golden Voices Records in 1971; and
12		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson's legacy will live on in the
13		countless lives he touched through prayer, preaching, and
14		song; and
15		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson was preceded in death by his first
16		wife, Victory A. Jackson-Gibson; his sons, Kerry Cornell
17		Gibson, Kary Lester Gibson, and Kevin John Gibson; his
18		stepson, Bruce Cockfield Jr.; and his grandson, Jamanni M.
19		Gibson; and
20		    WHEREAS, Rev. Gibson is survived by his wife, Gigi M.
21		Hamilton-Gibson; his children, Kimberly Parker and Kayretha
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1		Parker; his stepchildren, Andriea A. Cockfield, Natasha R.
2		Cockfield, and Nicole (DeMarcus) McNeil; and many
3		grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, church
4		members, and spiritual sons and daughters; therefore, be it
5		    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
6		HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
7		we mourn the passing of Reverend John L. Gibson Sr. and extend
8		our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who
9		knew and loved him; and be it further
10		    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11		presented to the family of Rev. Gibson as an expression of our
12		deepest sympathy.