SR0807 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathryn "Sis" Marie Cox of Springfield, who passed away on January 10, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Cox was born to Jessie R. Douglas and Floyd Watson on December 14, 1937; she married Harold E. Cox Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Cox worked at Franklin Life and for the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Cox lived in Springfield for over 80 years and was a member of St. John's AME Church; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Cox was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Lois Mae Renfro, Lorraine Miller, Norma Jean Banks, and Mildred Caldwell; and her brothers, Henry Watson, Nolan Watson, and James Watson; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Cox is survived by her three children, Harold E. Cox Jr. (Dorcas), Lois Holloway, and Kathy L. Robinson (Curtis); her three granddaughters, Terviska Watkins (Daryl), Kalisha Cox, and Veronica Cox; her five great-grandsons, Clayton (Antwon) Brewer Jr., Kelen Wilson, Christian Doss, Michael Coleman, and Kyaire Cox; her brother, Reginald Watson; her sister-in-law, Susen Cox; her nieces and nephews; and her other relatives and friends; 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 Kathryn "Sis" Marie Cox 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 Kathryn Cox as an expression of our deepest sympathy.