SR0105 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Aurella M. "Ora" Hall of Aurora, who passed away on February 12, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Aurella Hall was born May 4, 1916, in Minot, North Dakota; her parents were Lester and Jessie (Vickerman) Reckord; she married Foster F. Hall on October 12, 1935; and

WHEREAS, Aurella Hall was a member of the Salvation Army for 91 years and served in many facets of the church and its outreach, including the food pantry, for many years; she was also active in the South Park Fire District Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Aurella Hall and her husband were foster parents to over 500 children over a 39-year period and were twice named Kane County Foster Parents of the Year, the first time when they reached the 300 child mark and the second time in 1965; and

WHEREAS, Aurella Hall was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Vera Stemmett; and her son-in-law, Rev. Robert Elliott; and

WHEREAS, Aurella Hall is survived by her daughter, Frances Elliott; her son, Foster F. Hall, Jr.; her grandchildren, James Elliott, Carolyn (Richard III) Excell, Sean Hall, Joshua Hall, and David Hall; her great grandchildren, Richard IV, Lauren, and Kayleigh Excell; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Aurella M. "Ora" Hall; and be it further

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