HR1012 95TH 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 Georgette D. Watson, who passed away on December 17, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson was born on December 8, 1961 in Chicago; her parents were George D. Stockett Sr. and Marva Jean Stockett; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson attended private school in Chicago, graduating from Kenwood High School; after graduation, she attended Chicago State University, earning her bachelor's degree in education with an endorsement in special education; she eventually returned to school after teaching various grades, earning her master's degree in instructional leadership from Northeastern Illinois University; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson accepted a position as Assistant Principal of the Brentano Math & Science Academy in 2003 after earning her master's degree; the academic scores of the school increased dramatically during her first year of service, earning the school recognition from the Administrative Conference in the fall of 2007 for doubling its achievements in both math and reading; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson was a member of Apostolic Church of God; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson enjoyed shopping, traveling, socializing, and spending quality time with her son, Henry; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson is survived by her loving and devoted son, Henry Jones; her loving mother, Marva Jean Stockett; her loving brother, George Stockett Jr.; and her many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Georgette Watson will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as a fun-loving and caring person with a beautiful smile and an outgoing disposition; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Georgette Watson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Georgette Watson and to the Brentano Math & Science Academy as an expression of our sympathy.