S.R. No. 11 SENATORS SMITH - BROWN - CAFARO - GRENDELL - KEARNEY - SAWYER - SCHIAVONI - SKINDELL - TAVARES - TURNER - WILSON

In memory of Stanley Eugene Tolliver, Sr.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of deeply saddened to learn of the death of Stanley Eugene Tolliver, Sr., and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends; and WHEREAS, Stanley Tolliver's zealous love of life and his selfless concern for the welfare of others distinguished him as an outstanding human being and as a leading citizen. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he became a defense attorney, representing many high profile criminal and civil rights cases throughout the country, and he hosted a weekly talk show on WERE-AM. In addition, he served in such roles as a member of the NAACP Board and the Antioch Baptist Church Board of Trustees and as a president of the Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education, the Norman S. Minor Bar Association, and the local chapter of the National Conference of Black , and he also sang at various churches and nightclubs; and WHEREAS, Stanley Tolliver's exceptional record of success stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation, and he has inspired countless people to excel in various areas of endeavor. The respect and admiration he earned throughout his life are clearly evident, and his accomplishments and leadership serve as a justifiable source of pride for his family and many friends; and WHEREAS, Stanley Tolliver's personal and professional achievements will certainly live beyond him. The warmth and understanding he so readily extended to others will stand as a testament to his personal character, and he will be remembered fondly by all those who knew and loved him; therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 129th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, express a profound sense of loss and sincere regret at the death of Stanley Eugene Tolliver, Sr.; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of Stanley Eugene Tolliver, Sr.

I, Vincent L. Keeran, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of Senate Resolution No. 11, adopted by the Ohio Senate, January 18, 2011.

Vincent L. Keeran Clerk of the Senate

Senator Tom Niehaus President of the Senate

Senator Shirley Smith Senate District 21