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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Wilbert 
4Dilworth, who passed away on February 25, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth was born to Leon and Luella 
6Dilworth in Corinth, Mississippi on February 24 1939; he 
7attended Gwen Doss School in Corinth; he relocated to Memphis, 
8Tennessee with his family at the age of nine; he continued his 
9education at St. Augustine; he moved to Chicago in 1956; he met 
10Minnie Jordan, and they had three children; he later met 
11Henrene in 1984, and she was his companion for 38 years; and
  
 
12    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth, as a young adult, understood he 
13had to work to provide for himself; after moving to Chicago, he 
14immediately secured work as a car detailer; he was known to 
15hold multiple jobs at a time; he landed a career with the 738 
16Union and retired in the early 2000s; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth committed to his faith at an 
18early age, first attending Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 
19Corinth, Mississippi; he later joined New Zion Baptist Church 
20in Memphis, Tennessee; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth loved people, music, and food, 
 
 
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1especially sweets; he found great pleasure in the simple 
2things in life, including watching birds from the porch; he 
3greeted everyone with warmth and a smile; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth was preceded in death by his 
5parents; his sisters, Ruby Norman, Elizabeth Thomas, and 
6Dorothy Roulette; and his grandson, Gregory Donte Randle; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Wilbert Dilworth is survived by his children, 
8Sherry (Oliver) Dilworth Adams, Daphne Dilworth, Bradley 
9Dilworth, and Marie Randle; his life companion, Henrene Hogan; 
10his brother, Frank (Faye) Dilworth; his grandchildren, Andre, 
11Jalyn, Justin, Bradley Jr., Deja, Miranda (Craig), Craig, 
12Tracey, Aniyah, Aaron, and Mekhi; his very special grandson, 
13Marcus; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; 
14therefore, be it
  
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
16HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
17we mourn the passing of Wilbert Dilworth and extend our 
18sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
19and loved him; and be it further
  
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
21presented to the family of Wilbert Dilworth as an expression 
22of our deepest sympathy.