MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

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HR0589
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Elise
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Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was born in Chicago to
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Willie Mac Horton and Lula Rhyne Horton on August 19, 1958; she
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attended Cook Elementary School and graduated from Simeon
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Vocational High School; she earned her certification as a
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registered nurse at Olive-Harvey Junior College; she married
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Hubert Newkirk on May 17, 1996; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk had a successful career in
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nursing, working for several companies before finding her
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calling with the medical unit of the Chicago Fire Department;
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she served with dedication and compassion until her retirement
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in 2013; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk joined Oakdale Covenant
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Church in 1992 and was a faithful member who served in the
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health ministry; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was dedicated to her family,
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attending nearly every event, reunion, and holiday gathering;
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she enjoyed spending time with her sister, Tiffany, shopping,

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watching movies, attending live entertainment events, or
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simply hanging out; she was also a devoted daughter and
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caregiver to her parents; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was a true creative spirit;
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she enjoyed cooking and embraced challenging recipes with the
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confidence of a master chef; she canned, baked, and blended
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her own sauces and found genuine joy in taking care of her
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home; she crafted her own soaps, candles, lotions, and
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skincare products and advocated fiercely for preparedness and
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survival skills; she loved water aerobics, spa trips, luxury
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hotel getaways, and cruises with her husband; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was preceded in death by her
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mother, Lula Rhyne Horton; and

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WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk is survived by her husband,
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Hubert; her daughter, Tiffany Horton; her father, Willie Mac
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Horton; her sister, Karen (Alonzo) Horton Alexander; her
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brother, Darryl (Corthelius) Horton; her stepdaughter, Michele
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Newkirk; her stepson, Kevin Newkirk; her nephew, Darryl "DJ"
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Horton Jr.; her niece, Khloe Perry; her aunts, Doris
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(Reginald) Andrews, Delores Humphries, Carolyn Rhyne, Willie
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Mae Johnson, Mazell Ryan, and Ethel Standford; her uncles,
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Melvin (Shirley) Rhyne and Warren Schaffer; and numerous
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cousins, extended family, and friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk
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and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and
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all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Elise Horton-Newkirk as a symbol of
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our deepest sympathy.

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