Bill Text: IL SR1032 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Olivia Patton Hooker.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR1032 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1032-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Olivia Patton Hooker, who passed away on
October 11, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Olivia Hooker was born in Lexington, Mississippi
to Andrew and Mary Selena Patton on March 9, 1951; she attended
high school at Lexington Attendance Center; she married her
high school sweetheart, Willie Hooker Jr., and they enjoyed
over 40 years together; and
WHEREAS, Olivia Hooker owned Hooker's Restaurant, where
she was noted as a great cook; she truly enjoyed using her
cooking to bring smiles to people's faces; and
WHEREAS, Olivia Hooker was a faithful member of Newport
Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Pastor Aid
Committee and the Dining Committee, oversaw the Youth Program,
and was a member of the choir; she enjoyed taking care of her
family and sewing; and
WHEREAS, Olivia Hooker was preceded in death by her
husband, Willie; her daughter, Teresa Hooker; and her brothers,
LC and Clarence Patton; and

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WHEREAS, Olivia Hooker is survived by her daughters,
Beatrice Hooker and Lucretia Newman; her son, Willie (Melissa)
Hooker III; her sisters, Louisville Marcus, Juanita Patton,
Meta Patton, and Rosie Levy; and her many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Olivia Patton Hooker 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 Olivia Hooker as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.