Illinois HR 589: MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

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HR0589LRB104 16989 MST 30403 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Elise 

4Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk; and

5 WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was born in Chicago to 

6Willie Mac Horton and Lula Rhyne Horton on August 19, 1958; she 

7attended Cook Elementary School and graduated from Simeon 

8Vocational High School; she earned her certification as a 

9registered nurse at Olive-Harvey Junior College; she married 

10Hubert Newkirk on May 17, 1996; and

11 WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk had a successful career in 

12nursing, working for several companies before finding her 

13calling with the medical unit of the Chicago Fire Department; 

14she served with dedication and compassion until her retirement 

15in 2013; and

16 WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk joined Oakdale Covenant 

17Church in 1992 and was a faithful member who served in the 

18health ministry; and

19 WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was dedicated to her family, 

20attending nearly every event, reunion, and holiday gathering; 

21she enjoyed spending time with her sister, Tiffany, shopping, 

HR0589- 2 -LRB104 16989 MST 30403 r

1watching movies, attending live entertainment events, or 

2simply hanging out; she was also a devoted daughter and 

3caregiver to her parents; and

4 WHEREAS, Elise Horton-Newkirk was a true creative spirit; 

5she enjoyed cooking and embraced challenging recipes with the 

6confidence of a master chef; she canned, baked, and blended 

7her own sauces and found genuine joy in taking care of her 

8home; she crafted her own soaps, candles, lotions, and 

9skincare products and advocated fiercely for preparedness and 

10survival skills; she loved wate