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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Carol Marie Gaines, who passed away on 
4July 7, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Carol Gaines, the daughter of Gertie Dunkin, was 
6born in Chicago on April 19, 1947; she was raised in the 
7Cabrini-Green neighborhood of Chicago and attended Cooley High 
8School; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Carol Gaines was a fierce protector of her family 
10and those she loved; she was known for her uplifting spirit, 
11her straightforward nature, and for being the life of the 
12party; she will be remembered for her kindness, passion, 
13resilience, unwavering determination, and strong character; 
14and
 
15    WHEREAS, Carol Gaines was preceded in death by her 
16children, Joseph Dunkin, Ruben Dunkin, and Tiny Dunkin; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Carol Gaines is survived by her children, Kenneth 
18"Ken" Dunkin, Michael Dunkin, and LaTasha Dunkin; a host of 
19grandchildren; her extended relatives and friends; and her 
20special friend, Pops; therefore, be it
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
3Carol Marie Gaines and extend our sincere condolences to her 
4family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
5further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
7presented to the family of Carol Gaines as an expression of our 
8deepest sympathy.