Bill Text: IL SR1586 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Etta Coker-Martin.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-13 - Resolution Adopted [SR1586 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR1586-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Etta Lerene Coker-Martin, who passed away
on December 8, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin was born to Mark and Mary Coker
in Chicago on September 12, 1952; she graduated from Harrison
High School in 1971 and then studied Human Services at Elmhurst
College; and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin spent many years at Service
Master working in the payroll department; she then found a
passion for serving others and started at Park-River Forest
High School as a college and career counselor and then became a
teaching assistant for special needs students; and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin tutored for the Black Star
Project and Answer Inc., provided mentorship for F.R.E.E.
(Females Reaching for Educational Excellence), and became the
volunteer and outreach coordinator for Housing Forward; and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin was a valued member of Rock of
Ages Baptist Church where she loved her fellowship with the
Savvy Senior Ministry; she was also a proud member of the
Bookends Book Club; and

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WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin loved reading, her family, and
her faith; she had a vivacious smile and found great joy in
helping others; and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin was preceded in death by her
father; her son, Justin Martin; and her lifelong special
friend, Lynda Puckett; her mother soon joined her in passing;
and
WHEREAS, Etta Coker-Martin is survived by her daughter,
Ebony Martin; her brother, Marlon Coker; her grandchildren,
Elani Williams and Elise Reese; her nieces, Candice Conley and
Dominique Johnson; and her many cousins and friends; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Etta Lerene Coker-Martin 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 Etta Coker-Martin as an expression
of our deepest sympathy.