SR1219 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Doritha Davis, who passed away on August 25, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis was born on December 28, 1947; her parents were William and Eula Mae Miller; she married Raymond Davis; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis professed a faith in Christ at an early age and joined St. Michael's Church in Chicago; she later joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis graduated from Crane High School in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis was employed with the Chicago Transit Authority until her retirement after 27 years of service; after retiring, she worked for the Salem Christian Academy, Chicago State University, and Coach USA; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis was a singer with the Thompson Community Singers from 1968 to 1973; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis was preceded in death by her parents and 4 siblings, Edward, Roylee, Ronald, and Diane; and

WHEREAS, Doritha Davis is survived by a daughter, Loretha Davis; 2 extended daughters, Tanya Morgan and Aquanetta Williams; 2 sisters, Yvonne Davis (Chicago) and Diane Powell Davis (Ronnie); an extended sister, Mae Johnson; an aunt, Hazel L. Miller; a special cousin, Rose Dantzler; a goddaughter, Cecelia Larson; 7 nephews, Tyreese, Ronnie, Kavaree, Derrick, Tyrone, Jerome, and Anthony; 3 nieces, Babsy, Lavetta, and Bettina; many extended nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews, cousins, church family, and friends; therefore, be it

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

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