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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are pleased to recognize Hattie Lee 
4Cain-Fulton of Chicago, on the occasion of her 95th birthday; 
5and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Hattie Lee Cain-Fulton was born in Leflore County, 
7Mississippi, to Alfred Cain and Ida Mae Ellis on February 6, 
81922; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Hattie Cain-Fulton is the mother of 14 children, 
1030 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and five 
11great-great-grandchildren; she is devoted to the duties and 
12responsibilities of motherhood; she has always administered 
13unwavering and unconditional love; even at tough times, she has 
14never hesitated to sacrifice her own comfort for the sake of 
15her family and others; she is known to be a great cook and is 
16always willing to provide anyone with a meal; she is known to 
17go to her own closet to find clothes and shoes for someone in 
18need; she has always been a source of great support by lending 
19a hand so all would know their worth, and she never turns 
20anyone away, no matter who they are; she believes every heart 
21needs a family and she cares for those whose hearts are longing 
22for a family of their own; she is a mother, "big mama", auntie, 
23sister, and friend to all she encounters; she is a sharp 
 
 
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1dresser and beautiful from head to toe; and
  
 
2    WHEREAS, Hattie Cain-Fulton worked at the University of 
3Chicago and has volunteered with the National Sarcoidosis 
4Society, the Garage Boys, and many other organizations; and

  
 
5    WHEREAS, Hattie Cain-Fulton celebrated 95 years of a 
6lifetime of gratitude and love on February 6, 2017; her family 
7is thankful for her caring nature and the sharing of her home, 
8meals, clothing, and anything that was ever asked of her; she 
9is still cooking and caring for others, making home visits, or 
10hanging out with her daughters; she always maintains her 
11impeccable appearance and high standards; therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
13HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
14wish Hattie Lee Cain-Fulton a happy 95th birthday, and 
15recognize her life of dedication to her family and her 
16community, and wish her many more healthy and happy years; and 
17be it further
  
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
19presented to Hattie Cain-Fulton as an expression of our good 
20wishes.