HR0589 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was born in Chicago to Willie Mac Horton and Lula Rhyne Horton on August 19, 1958; she attended Cook Elementary School and graduated from Simeon Vocational High School; she earned her certification as a registered nurse at Olive-Harvey Junior College; she married Hubert Newkirk on May 17, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk had a successful career in nursing, working for several companies before finding her calling with the medical unit of the Chicago Fire Department; she served with dedication and compassion until her retirement in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk joined Oakdale Covenant Church in 1992 and was a faithful member who served in the health ministry; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was dedicated to her family, attending nearly every event, reunion, and holiday gathering; she enjoyed spending time with her sister, Tiffany, shopping, watching movies, attending live entertainment events, or simply hanging out; she was also a devoted daughter and caregiver to her parents; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was a true creative spirit; she enjoyed cooking and embraced challenging recipes with the confidence of a master chef; she canned, baked, and blended her own sauces and found genuine joy in taking care of her home; she crafted her own soaps, candles, lotions, and skincare products and advocated fiercely for preparedness and survival skills; she loved water aerobics, spa trips, luxury hotel getaways, and cruises with her husband; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Rhyne Horton; and

WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk is survived by her husband, Hubert; her daughter, Tiffany Horton; her father, Willie Mac Horton; her sister, Karen (Alonzo) Horton Alexander; her brother, Darryl (Corthelius) Horton; her stepdaughter, Michele Newkirk; her stepson, Kevin Newkirk; her nephew, Darryl "DJ" Horton Jr.; her niece, Khloe Perry; her aunts, Doris (Reginald) Andrews, Delores Humphries, Carolyn Rhyne, Willie Mae Johnson, Mazell Ryan, and Ethel Standford; her uncles, Melvin (Shirley) Rhyne and Warren Schaffer; and numerous cousins, extended family, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk 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 Elise Horton-Newkirk as a symbol of our deepest sympathy.