SR0057 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0057 LRB103 30245 ECR 56673 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara Jean Dooper of St. Charles, formerly of Zion, who passed away on January 21, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper was born to Leslie and Marian Worth in Waukegan on September 29, 1940; she married Joseph Dooper at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wadsworth on February 16, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper worked as a car hop at Dog N Suds, a ticket seller at Genesee Theater, and a secretary at Abbott Laboratories; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper was involved with her children's school as PTO Co-President and served as room mother as well as a den mother for Cub Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper enjoyed reading and cheering on the Chicago Cubs; she was a wonderful hostess and enjoyed trying out new recipes at the annual family Christmas parties; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her four siblings, Norman Worth, Carol Richardson, Peggy Danus, and Bill McClure; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Dooper is survived by her two children, Michael (Kerri) Dooper and Ann (Rich) Hodyl; her four grandchildren, Brian (Amber) Dooper, Matthew Dooper, Charlie Hodyl, and Sam Hodyl; her two great-grandchildren, Brooke and Leah; her sister, Shirley Johnson; her sister-in-law, Eloise Dooper; her brother-in-law, John Richardson; and her many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Barbara Jean Dooper 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 Barbara Dooper as an expression of our deepest sympathy.