HR1222 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Rosetta "Aunt Rose" Ellis Hopson of Chicago, who passed away on September 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Rosetta Hopson was born in Yazoo County, Mississippi to Bennie and Josie Ellis; she was raised in Chicago and committed to her faith while attending Jericho Missionary Baptist Church; she attended Brainard Elementary, Crane Technical High School, and Chicago City Junior College; as a young adult, she attended the King David Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher; she married Carl Hopson in 1966; and

WHEREAS, Rosetta Hopson retired from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services after 33 years of service; as a caseworker, she provided relief to the poor, and she assisted fellow co-workers as a union steward; and

WHEREAS, Rosetta Hopson was committed to serving others through work, ministry, and home life; she enjoyed quilting, bowling, gardening, traveling, visiting the sick, dining, and reading; and

WHEREAS, Rosetta Hopson was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, her son Benji, and her sister, Christine Elicke; and

WHEREAS, Rosetta Hopson is survived by her daughters, Angela Carlise and Crystal JoEllen; her brothers-in-law, Ronald (Grace) Elicke, C.W. Hopson, Roy (Cleo) Hopson, and Emmett Hopson; her niece, Sharon Joyce Denise Elicke; her nephew, James Steven Elicke; her great-nieces and great-nephews; her godson, Quincy Johnson; her goddaughter, Brendia McGee; and her many relatives and dear friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rosetta "Aunt Rose" Ellis Hopson 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 Rosetta Hopson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.