HR0070 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Doloris Dillenkoffer of Hinsdale for the many years of dedicated service she has given to her community; and

WHEREAS, Doloris Dillenkoffer, known in her community as "Grandma D", has dedicated much of her life to serving others without asking for anything in return; her day begins at 6 A.M., when she gets out of bed and heads to services at Notre Dame Church in Clarendon Hills; after helping out at the church; she makes her way to ManorCare in Hinsdale, where she has volunteered for the past 11 years as an all-around volunteer and as a sounding board for ManorCare's residents; at the end of her day, she drives up her 75-foot driveway to her home to begin her nightly routine, consisting a pre-dinner drink, her dinner, watching television, and going to bed; the only day she keeps to herself is Saturday, when she catches up on various chores at her house; and

WHEREAS, Prior to her service at ManorCare, Doloris Dillenkoffer was one of the most popular waitresses at the now-defunct Cypress Restaurant; even after her service at the restaurant, she still reunites with a group of former customers once a year; and

WHEREAS, Doloris Dillenkoffer serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Doloris Dillenkoffer for the many years of dedicated service she has given to her community and wish her continued success and happiness in her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Doloris Dillenkoffer as a symbol of our esteem and respect.