SR0642 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dolores Alma Johnson, who passed away on June 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was born in Chicago to William and Alma Nails on June 11, 1931; she later moved to Robins with her parents, where she met her future husband, Elbert "Zip" Johnson; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson had a special place in her heart for her community; her character, temperament, and determination were best displayed when she enrolled in Chicago State University and spent the next 10 years raising a family full time and attending the university part-time; she successfully obtained her degree in education and became an educator; she was always pleasant and graceful to everyone she met and worked with; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was an active member of Saint Sabina Church for over 50 years, where she was active on many of the church's boards and committees; she was also part of her block's book club and served on the board of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson loved tennis, swimming, traveling, gardening, and taking care of her family; she sacrificed her needs for the good of her family, always putting them first above anything else; she will be remembered as being a selfless, altruistic wife and mother who always had a smile on her face; she also enjoyed having tea and visiting with friends; she was always outdoors on a beautiful summer day and was always easy to find working in her beautiful garden; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was as beautiful as the flowers that she loved so well and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert; her children, Stephen, Marie, and Regina; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Johnson is survived by her children, Kenneth (Sabrina), Victoria, Elbert (Verna), Paul (Valerie), Paula, Marva, Harold (Rhonda), and David; 16 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dolores Alma Johnson, 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 Dolores Johnson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.