SR0520 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jacqueline Hendry, who passed away on January 27, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry was born on March 25, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida; her parents were Savorhett and Sadie Morse; she married Leon Hendry on October 13, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry was educated at Liberty County in Midway, Georgia; after graduating at the age of 15, she matriculated at Savannah State College; she later attended the Brewster School of Nursing, receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1959; she later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Christian Education from the International Seminary in Orlando, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry was raised in the African Methodist Episcopal faith; when her nursing career relocated her to Maywood, she united with Canaan AME; she joined Progressive Church of God in Christ under the pastorate of the late Dr. James B. Alford Sr. in 1971; and

WHEREAS, On July 9, 1995, Jacqueline Hendry was ordained as one of the first female Elders at Progressive Life-Giving Word Cathedral under the pastorate of Apostle Donald Alford; as an Elder, she has served as Secretary of the Women's Department, Sunday School teacher, nurse, President of the Nurses' Board, missionary, dean of Progressive Christian Life Enhancement Program, and counselor; she was an ordained evangelist, who inspired many with her thorough, unique, spirited, and profound teaching style; she also co-instructed the first three-year classes for inspiring ministries at Progressive Life-Giving Word Cathedral, preparing approximately 30 ministers for their duties; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry was an avid reader with an extensive library; she also liked to travel, visiting many places in North America, Europe, and the Caribbean; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry's son Alja was the 6th grade teacher of Illinois Senator Kimberly A. Lightford and her siblings, Janon, Carmelita, and Melvin Jr.; he is the friend, coach, and extended family member of many youth in Maywood, surely traits which he acquired from his beloved mother; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Gloria Roxanne; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry is survived by her husband of 61 years, Leon; her children, Mickey (Wesley), Al (Regenia), Denise, and Deborah (Rudolph) Monroe; her grandchildren, Paul (Emily), Michal (Aquaris) Jones, Ginger (Justin) White, Debra Jones, Jason, Joi Friend, Erica Benefield, Ryan, Jonathan, Rachael, Jordan, Ashley Monroe, and Jackson; her great-grandchildren, Alijiah, Amariah, Mya, James, Leon, DeAndre, and Josiah; her daughters-in-law, Barbara (Joe) Jones and Gwen McNeal; her stepmother, Elaine Morse; her sisters, Sharon Laws and Gabelynn (Richard) Stevens; her brothers, Harold Carter, Savorhett / Saif Morse, and Raymond (Mazie) Morse; her sister-in-law, Mary (Louis) Sams; her godchildren, Derrick Crawford, Wrasulin Michels, Pastor Ricky Harris; her faithful and loyal caregiver, Albrida Jackson; her special friends, Fannie Nuness, Evelyn Brown, Gladys Lloyd, Betty Mims, and Rose Sherman; and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Jacqueline Hendry will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as a loving and pious woman whose generosity and love for her fellow man was unmatched; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Jacqueline Hendry; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jacqueline Hendry as an expression of our sympathy.