HR1105 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 Jackie L. Anderson, who passed away on January 21, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson was born on September 25, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio; her parents were Leon and Arlene Coberley; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson graduated from high school in 1969; after high school, she started a 36 year career with AT&T, starting as a telephone operator; she eventually worked her way up to management level as a property manager; and

WHEREAS, In February of 2006, Jackie Anderson was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer; stunned by this news due to the fact that she never smoked a day in her life, she became an advocate for lung cancer research, making it her mission to educate people that cancer was an equal opportunity disease that could affect anyone; and

WHEREAS, To further her mission to raise awareness of cancer, Jackie Anderson worked vigorously with Illinois State Senator William Delgado and Illinois State Representative Luis Arroyo and their offices to adopt Senate Joint Resolution 30 during the 95th General Assembly; the resolution designated the month of November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month every year in this State; she also received a proclamation stating that she was essential in passing a resolution to designate November as Lung Cancer Awareness month throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson further involved herself in spreading the word of lung cancer awareness by participating in numerous cancer awareness events, including Cancer Awareness Days and Strike Out Cancer, in which she was able to throw out the first pitch at a Chicago White Sox game; she and her family independently raised over $3,000 for lung cancer research and awareness; she proved to be an inspiration to all throughout her illness; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson was selfless when it came to her family and was a wonderful mother; her proudest moment was when she became a loving and devoted grandmother to her grandchild, Sofia; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson loved animals, particularly her dogs, which were her constant companions; she enjoyed showing her pugs at dog shows and entering dog agility trials; one of her greatest achievements was when one of her dogs became a show champion; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson was the beloved mother of Stephanie (Andy) Blake; the devoted grandmother of Sofia; and the fond sister of Brenda (Scott) Mueller, Colleen (Doug) Hall, and Leon (Debra) Coberley; and

WHEREAS, Jackie Anderson will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as an amazingly independent and courageous woman; 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 Jackie L. Anderson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jackie L. Anderson as an expression of our sympathy.