SR0461 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Geraldine Gregg-Horton; and

WHEREAS, Geraldine Gregg-Horton was born on December 7, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee; her parents were Hugh Rowlett and Beatrice Brown; and

WHEREAS, Geraldine Gregg-Horton knew Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Era Baptist Church; she was educated in the public school system and graduated from Melrose High School in 1948; that same year, she married Joseph Bernard "JB" Joy; together, they had four children, Jerald Bernard, Claudia Elaine, Linda Diane, and Wendell Bruce; and

WHEREAS, In 1957, Geraldine Gregg-Horton and her children moved to Chicago, where her parents lived; after moving to Chicago, she enrolled at Loop Junior College, attending school at night when working during the day; she developed a love affair with fashion after working at upscale department stores Stanley Korshak and Bonwit Teller; during that time, she met several professional women, who would later form a social club called Nora Mack; Nora Mack would host formal events during the early 1960s at venues like the Parkway Ballroom; the group later changed its name to Friends Unlimited; and

WHEREAS, In 1965, Geraldine Gregg-Horton married Edward T. Gregg; together, they had on e child, Edward Thomas "Eddie" Gregg Jr.; she then began her career as a "domestic engineer" and continued raising her children; during that time, she became active at her parish at Holy Name of Mary Church and volunteered her time at young Eddie's school; and

WHEREAS, After many years of raising her children, Geraldine Gregg-Horton returned to work in the medical records department of Louiseburg Hospital; she later retired from Methodist Hospital; after her retirement, she continued her volunteer service at her parish, performing many valuable services for the congregation; she was also an active member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 134; in 1985, she married Andrew Horton; and

WHEREAS, Geraldine Gregg-Horton enjoyed traveling, eating at new restaurants, watching movies, going to the theatre, political fundraisers, meeting new people, and spending time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Geraldine Gregg-Horton was preceded in death by her second husband, Edward Gregg; her third husband, Andrew Horton; her daughter, Claudia; and her son, Edward Gregg Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Geraldine Gregg-Horton is survived by her children, Jerald, Linda (Steve), and Wendell (Cheryl); her grandchildren, LaToya, Stephanie (Derrick), Deneshia (Shannon), Takiyah, Alexis, Brett, and Julia; her great-grandchildren, Nayia, Joshua, Sierra, London, Jordan, Olivia, and Kyler; her aunt, Annie Hall; and her many cousins, other family members, and friends, including her best friend, Grace Vera; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Geraldine Gregg-Horton; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Geraldine Gregg-Horton as an expression of our sympathy.