SR1864 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Teresa "TT" Hooker, who passed away on April 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Hooker was born in Lexington, Mississippi to Willie and Olivia Hooker on February 21, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Hooker graduated from Jacob J. McClain High School in 1988; she earned her bachelor's degree in computer science and technology from Jackson State University in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Hooker was a member of Newport Baptist Church; she loved to draw and bring joy to others through pictures; she was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Hooker was preceded in death by her father, Willie Hooker Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Teresa Hooker is survived by her two children, Tarisha (Jason) Catchings and Reginald Kimbrough Jr.; her two grandchildren, Jaden Jones and Jason Catchings Jr.; her fiance, Reginald Kimbrough Sr.; her mother, Olivia Hooker; her two sisters, Beatrice Hooker and Lucretia Newman; her brother, Willie (Melissa) Hooker III; and a host of nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Teresa "TT" Hooker, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Teresa Hooker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.