Bill Text: IL SR0800 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Alfred James Hooks of Peoria.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR0800 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0800-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Alfred James Hooks of Peoria, who
passed away on January 18, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks was born to Oscar C. and Eva Hooks in
Savannah, Georgia on February 19, 1947; he graduated from St.
Pius X High School; he earned his bachelor's degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Duke University in 1968; he
married Clara Johnson in Peoria on May 7, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 40
years, where he retired as marketing manager; he was a
diligent worker who exemplified professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks was continually active in the
community; he was a member of the Peoria Opportunities
Foundation Board of Directors, the Police and Fire Commission,
the NAACP, Concerned African American Retirees (CAAR), the
National Brotherhood of Skiers, Peoria PAC, and the Dunlap
High School Mentoring Program; he was a former member of the
Peoria YMCA Board of Directors, the Quest Charter Academy
Board, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Board; he was inducted into the African American Hall of Fame
and awarded the Geraldine Mitchell Public Service Award for

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dedicating countless hours of service to the Peoria area; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks enjoyed playing racquetball,
reading, skiing, and flying planes; he obtained his pilot
license in 1993, and he especially enjoyed flying Clara over
where he was raised in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks was a man of excellence, character,
and integrity who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren;
his legacy will live on through those he mentored, and
inspired; and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks was preceded in death by his parents
and his siblings, Oscar C. Hooks Jr. and Pam Hooks Steverson;
and
WHEREAS, Alfred Hooks is survived by his wife of 28 years,
Clara Johnson; his children, Lori (Malcolm) Cawthorne and
Malcolm (Andrea) Hooks; his stepchildren, Tiphanie Morris,
Nakita Morris, and Levar (Julia) Morris; his sisters, Alma
(Merrill) Russ and Janis (James) Hornsby; his grandchildren,
Mariah, Nia, Kellian, Mason, Kelis, Jordon, Tyson, Parker, and
Madison; and his great-grandchild, Ryan; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

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Alfred James Hooks and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Alfred Hooks as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.