MEMORIAL-DELORES SHOWALTER

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HR0757
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
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Delores Showalter, who passed away on February 26, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter, the daughter of Frank and
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Dortha (Geer) Showalter, was born on July 8, 1944; she lived
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most of her life in Fancy Prairie before moving to Sherman; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter worked for the State of
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Illinois for 35 years, serving in key leadership roles in four
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state agencies and advocating passionately for women in state
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government; and

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WHEREAS, Following a distinguished career with the State
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of Illinois, Delores Showalter continued making a difference
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for families at the Hope Institute for Children and Families
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in Springfield, where she served as chief human resources
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officer from 2003 until her retirement in 2018; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter was instrumental in shaping the
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Hope Institute as it is known today by helping build Hope
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School's ten-year strategic plan and strengthening human
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resources infrastructure at a critical time of growth, helping
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to more fully realize the Hope Institute's mission on behalf

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of unique learners and special needs families; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter loved playing cards, sewing,
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and cross stitching in her free time, but she loved the company
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of family most of all; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter's life and work serve as
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powerful examples of how people who live in love and radiate
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compassion can touch countless lives; and

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WHEREAS, Delores Showalter is survived by her sisters,
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Gail (David) Copi, Sharon (Steve) Mitts, and Diane (Bill)
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Hipshire; three nieces and six nephews; 11 great-nieces; and
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one great-great-nephew and two great-great-nieces; therefore,
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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 Delores Showalter and extend our
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sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
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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 Delores Showalter as an expression
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of our deepest sympathy.

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