CONGRATS-LEONA WALKER DAVIS

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HR0728
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Leona Walker Davis
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on the occasion of her 100th birthday on March 1, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis was born on March 1, 1926 in
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Climax, Georgia; she enrolled at Oakton College in 1975 and,
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through determination and hard work, earned an associate's
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degree in nursing in 1981; and

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WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis devoted 21 years to the
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nursing profession, providing compassionate care to patients
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at Skokie Valley Hospital before retiring in 1989; and

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WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis was married to Lester Davis,
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who served on the board of the American-West Indian
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Association, and together they exemplified a shared dedication
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to community involvement and civic engagement; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Leona Walker Davis has given
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generously of her time and talents to her community, serving
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as a board member of the Council for Human Services for the
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Village of Skokie and on the Board of Sister Cities, as a
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hostess for the Skokie Valley Opera chapter, and as a
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volunteer for the Salvation Army; and

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WHEREAS, In recognition of her compassionate service,
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Leona Walker Davis was honored by the Illinois Guardianship
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and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority for her
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volunteer work supporting persons with disabilities; and

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WHEREAS, In addition to her public service, Leona Walker
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Davis enjoys many hobbies, including knitting, sewing,
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cross-stitch, crochet, reading, and travel; and

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WHEREAS, At the age of 100, Leona Walker Davis remains
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active in her community by gardening and volunteering with
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Evanston Grows, generously sharing her vegetables and flowers
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with friends and neighbors; and

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WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis has been a dedicated member of
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the congregation of Second Baptist Church of Evanston since
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1950, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to faith,
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fellowship, and service to others; and

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WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis's life has been guided by the
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belief that because her faith has given her the strength to
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help herself, she is able to do good and help others;
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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 congratulate Leona Walker Davis on celebrating her 100th
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birthday, commend her lifetime of service, compassion, and
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community leadership, and wish her continued health,
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happiness, and fulfillment; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Leona Walker Davis as an expression of our esteem
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and respect.

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