Illinois HR 728: MEMORIAL-MARTHA WATT

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HR0728LRB104 21129 RMO 35410 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are pleased to congratulate Leona Walker Davis 

4on the occasion of her 100th birthday on March 1, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis was born on March 1, 1926 in 

6Climax, Georgia; she enrolled at Oakton College in 1975 and, 

7through determination and hard work, earned an associate's 

8degree in nursing in 1981; and

9 WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis devoted 21 years to the 

10nursing profession, providing compassionate care to patients 

11at Skokie Valley Hospital before retiring in 1989; and

12 WHEREAS, Leona Walker Davis was married to Lester Davis, 

13who served on the board of the American-West Indian 

14Association, and together they exemplified a shared dedication 

15to community involvement and civic engagement; and

16 WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Leona Walker Davis has given 

17generously of her time and talents to her community, serving 

18as a board member of the Council for Human Services for the 

19Village of Skokie and on the Board of Sister Cities, as a 

20hostess for the Skokie Valley Opera chapter, and as a 

21volunteer for the Salvation Army; and

HR0728- 2 -LRB104 21129 RMO 35410 r

1 WHEREAS, In recognition of her compassionate service, 

2Leona Walker Davis was honored by the Illinois Guardianship 

3and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority for her 

4volunteer work supporting persons with disabilities; and

5 WHEREAS, In addition to her public service, Leona Walker 

6Davis enjoys many hobbies, including knitting, sewing, 

7cross-stitch, crochet, reading, and travel; and

8 WHEREAS, At the age of 100, Leona Walker Davis remains 

9active in her community by gardening