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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Dolores Madgeline Hockett, who passed
4away on October 12, 2020; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was born to Minnie Hodges in
6Chicago on July 5, 1931; at an early age, her family moved to
7Baltimore, Maryland, where she attended St. Frances Academy;
8upon returning to Chicago, she completed her high school
9education at Morgan Park Academy, where she met and married
10Carter J. Russell; she later married Cecil B. Hockett; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett worked as an elementary school
12crossing guard and for Beeline Fashions, opportunities which
13allowed her to work close to home; as her children grew, she
14took a position with the Chicago Board of Elections, where she
15was a strong advocate for voter registration and education; she
16retired from the Board of Elections after 31 years of service;
17and
 
18    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was an active parishioner at St.
19Hoachim, St. Killian, and Holy Name of Mary parishes; she was
20especially dedicated to her membership in the Knights of Peter
21Clave Ladies Auxiliary organization; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett's interests included bowling,
2traveling, and her beloved Golden Girls Club membership; she
3played the saxophone and enjoyed several different genres of
4music; her passion for style and fashion was evident in the
5many original designs she created; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was a devoted wife and an
7excellent mother, grandmother, role model, disciplinarian, and
8comforter; she loved to cook and enjoyed Sunday family dinners;
9Christmas holidays were her favorite; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was strong but always gentle; she
11was uninhibited in her expressions of joy and praise and
12displayed a genuine interest in her family and friends; she was
13an inspiration and had a warm smile and caring demeanor; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett was preceded in death by her
15husband, Cecil; her brother, Rodger A. Hodges; and two
16great-grandchildren; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Dolores Hockett is survived by her eight children,
18Carter, Terrie, Carlotta, Carl, Tanya, Clifford, Courtney, and
19Theresa; three daughters-in-law; 19 grandchildren; 28
20great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her
21brother, Clifford A. Hodges; and numerous other family members
22and friends; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
3Dolores Madgeline Hockett and extend our sincere condolences to
4her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
5further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to the family of Dolores Hockett as an expression of
8our deepest sympathy.