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IL HR0937

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Illinois House of Representatives mourns the death of Bonnie Jean Hester of Peoria, who died on November 10, 2020
  • Hester worked 35 years in the public sector, including 25 years at the Peoria City and County Health Department as a WIC program assistant and served as president of AFSCME local #3665 for 14 years
  • She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for nearly 30 years and served on the school board
  • Hester was a civil rights activist who participated in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Carbondale and served on the Peoria County Board representing District 1 from December 2006 to November 2011
  • House extends condolences to her surviving family members including three children and six grandchildren

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-BONNIE JEAN HESTER

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/8/2021

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