SR1517 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dolores Madgeline Hockett, who passed away on October 12, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was born to Minnie Hodges in Chicago on July 5, 1931; at an early age, her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she attended St. Frances Academy; upon returning to Chicago, she completed her high school education at Morgan Park Academy, where she met and married Carter J. Russell; she later married Cecil B. Hockett; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett worked as an elementary school crossing guard and for Beeline Fashions, opportunities which allowed her to work close to home; as her children grew, she took a position with the Chicago Board of Elections, where she was a strong advocate for voter registration and education; she retired from the Board of Elections after 31 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was an active parishioner at St. Hoachim, St. Killian, and Holy Name of Mary parishes; she was especially dedicated to her membership in the Knights of Peter Clave Ladies Auxiliary organization; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett's interests included bowling, traveling, and her beloved Golden Girls Club membership; she played the saxophone and enjoyed several different genres of music; her passion for style and fashion was evident in the many original designs she created; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was a devoted wife and an excellent mother, grandmother, role model, disciplinarian, and comforter; she loved to cook and enjoyed Sunday family dinners; Christmas holidays were her favorite; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was strong but always gentle; she was uninhibited in her expressions of joy and praise and displayed a genuine interest in her family and friends; she was an inspiration and had a warm smile and caring demeanor; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; her brother, Rodger A. Hodges; and two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett is survived by her eight children, Carter, Terrie, Carlotta, Carl, Tanya, Clifford, Courtney, and Theresa; three daughters-in-law; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Clifford A. Hodges; and numerous other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dolores Madgeline Hockett 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 Dolores Hockett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.