Bill Text: IL SR0642 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Dolores Alma Johnson.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-07-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR0642 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0642-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Dolores Alma Johnson, who passed away on
June 10, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was born in Chicago to William and
Alma Nails on June 11, 1931; she later moved to Robins with her
parents, where she met her future husband, Elbert "Zip"
Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson had a special place in her heart
for her community; her character, temperament, and
determination were best displayed when she enrolled in Chicago
State University and spent the next 10 years raising a family
full time and attending the university part-time; she
successfully obtained her degree in education and became an
educator; she was always pleasant and graceful to everyone she
met and worked with; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was an active member of Saint
Sabina Church for over 50 years, where she was active on many
of the church's boards and committees; she was also part of her
block's book club and served on the board of Neighborhood
Housing Services of Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson loved tennis, swimming,
traveling, gardening, and taking care of her family; she
sacrificed her needs for the good of her family, always putting
them first above anything else; she will be remembered as being
a selfless, altruistic wife and mother who always had a smile
on her face; she also enjoyed having tea and visiting with
friends; she was always outdoors on a beautiful summer day and
was always easy to find working in her beautiful garden; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was as beautiful as the flowers
that she loved so well and her influence will forever remain in
the lives of all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was preceded in death by her
husband, Elbert; her children, Stephen, Marie, and Regina; two
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson is survived by her children,
Kenneth (Sabrina), Victoria, Elbert (Verna), Paul (Valerie),
Paula, Marva, Harold (Rhonda), and David; 16 grandchildren; her
great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Dolores Alma Johnson, and extend our sincere condolences to her

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family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Dolores Johnson as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.