SR0430 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Arlene Mabel Hall, who passed away on July 15, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Hall was born in Alton to Ralph and Mabel (Klopmeier) Helmkamp on January 24, 1942; she graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1960; she married Ralph Hall at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill on November 14, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Hall worked at Millers Mutual and Olin Winchester after graduating high school; she was a stay-at-home mom until she became a representative for Avon from 1970 until 1982; she then joined Mary Kay Cosmetics, where she served as a sales director for 39 years; during her illustrious career, she won 17 cars, placed on the National Court of Sales 17 times, and placed on the National Court of Sharing; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Hall was a proud member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Wood River for 56 years, where she enjoyed being a member of the choir and of the handbell choir and taught Sunday school; she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; she was affectionately known as "Nana" to her grandchildren; she will be remembered for selflessly devoting herself to her family and her faith; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Hall was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Merrill and Helen Hall; her brother-in-law, Ed Gillis; her nephew, Ed Gillis Jr.; her niece, Amy Robinson; and her great-nephew, Wyatt Robinson; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Hall is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Hall; her daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Baggett; her son, William (Sara) Hall; her grandchildren, Joshua (Allison) Baggett, Jessica Baggett, Katie Hall, Jacob Hall, Logan Hall, Matthew Yates, and Kyle Yates; her sisters, Louise (Jerry) Weidner, Janet Gillis, and Phyllis (John) Robinson; 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 Arlene Mabel Hall 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 Arlene Hall as an expression of our deepest sympathy.