Bill Text: IL SR0837 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Loretta Arceneaux.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-06-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR0837 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-SR0837-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Loretta Arceneaux; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux was born to John Oscar
Arceneaux and Rever Louise Bowie in Louisiana on April 22,
1955; she was raised on the Bowie family farm in Oak Grove,
Louisiana, where she attended Combs-McIntyre High School; she
moved to Chicago in 1972, where she attended Kenwood Academy;
she later married Larry Gladney; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux opened the first Black and
female-owned consulting firm, Arceneaux and Gladney, in
Chicago; her consultancy was listed on a directory of
recommended consultants by Chicago's Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); after more than 30 years as a consultant,
and through her affiliation with Saint Paul Church of God in
Christ (COGIC) and Bishop Charles Ford, she became the manager
of Victoria Jennings Residences, serving as the sole
administrator for ten years until her retirement; over the
course of her career, she was noted for her tenacious business
savvy and her unprecedented level of professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux committed to her faith at an
early age, and she tirelessly gave herself to serving several

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churches along with the senior and disabled communities; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux enjoyed sharing funny stories
of her experiences on the family farm of her grandparents,
Odis and Nicey Bowie, in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux was known for her compassion
for her fellow man, her deep-rooted respect for her elders,
and her skills in making things happen and getting things
done; she will be remembered for her dedication to family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Arceneaux is survived by her son,
Lawrence (Angela) Gladney; five grandchildren; her
mother-in-law, Mary Arceneaux; her siblings, Joe, Johnny,
Robert Earl, and Kimberly; her cousins, Shawanda and Quintina;
and a host of other relatives and friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Loretta Arceneaux and extend our sincere condolences to her
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 Loretta Arceneaux as an expression

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of our deepest sympathy.