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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 
4Delores Showalter, who passed away on February 26, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter, the daughter of Frank and 
6Dortha (Geer) Showalter, was born on July 8, 1944; she lived 
7most of her life in Fancy Prairie before moving to Sherman; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter worked for the State of 
9Illinois for 35 years, serving in key leadership roles in four 
10state agencies and advocating passionately for women in state 
11government; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Following a distinguished career with the State 
13of Illinois, Delores Showalter continued making a difference 
14for families at the Hope Institute for Children and Families 
15in Springfield, where she served as chief human resources 
16officer from 2003 until her retirement in 2018; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter was instrumental in shaping the 
18Hope Institute as it is known today by helping build Hope 
19School's ten-year strategic plan and strengthening human 
20resources infrastructure at a critical time of growth, helping 
21to more fully realize the Hope Institute's mission on behalf 
 
 
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1of unique learners and special needs families; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter loved playing cards, sewing, 
3and cross stitching in her free time, but she loved the company 
4of family most of all; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter's life and work serve as 
6powerful examples of how people who live in love and radiate 
7compassion can touch countless lives; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Delores Showalter is survived by her sisters, 
9Gail (David) Copi, Sharon (Steve) Mitts, and Diane (Bill) 
10Hipshire; three nieces and six nephews; 11 great-nieces; and 
11one great-great-nephew and two great-great-nieces; therefore, 
12be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
14HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
15we mourn the passing of Delores Showalter and extend our 
16sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew 
17and loved her; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
19presented to the family of Delores Showalter as an expression 
20of our deepest sympathy.