MEMORIAL-LORETTA ARCENEAUX

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter

The bill is a memorial resolution honoring Loretta Arceneaux’s life, highlighting her work in Chicago, faith-based service, leadership as a Black woman in consulting, and condolenc

Resolution Adopted

Illinois Senate Resolution SR0837 (104th General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SR0837 memorializes and honors the life and legacy of Loretta Arceneaux, recognizing her contributions to the Chicago community and to faith-based and senior/disabled support initiatives.

The resolution expresses condolences from the Illinois Senate to Loretta Arceneaux’s family, friends, and those who knew her.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The resolution acknowledges Loretta Arceneaux’s history, including:

Birth and early life in Louisiana (born April 22, 1955).
Move to Chicago in 1972 and educational background (Kenwood Academy).
Professional achievements, notably as the co-owner of Arceneaux and Gladney, a Black and female-owned consulting firm in Chicago.
HUD-recognized consultancy status and later management of Victoria Jennings Residences as administrator for ten years.
Commitment to faith and service through church work with Saint Paul Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and Bishop Charles Ford.
Community impact through work with senior and disabled populations.
Personal reminiscences of family farm life and anecdotes.

Expression of sympathy: The Senate extends sincere condolences to Loretta Arceneaux’s family, including her son, grandchildren, in-laws, siblings, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Formal ceremonial action: The resolution requests that a suitable copy be presented to the Arceneaux family as a symbol of deepest sympathy.

Who/what would be affected

Loretta Arceneaux’s family and close relations receive formal recognition and condolences from the Illinois Senate.

The broader public readers of the resolution gain awareness of Arceneaux’s life and community impact.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This is a memorial Senate Resolution (non-binding). It does not create enforceable law or fiscal obligations.

Likely to be read and adopted as a ceremonial gesture in the Illinois Senate, with presentation of the resolution to the family.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: (Author) Mattie Hunter

Co-sponsor: Mattie Hunter (co-sponsor)

Notable details

The resolution emphasizes Arceneaux’s role as a pioneer in business (Black and female-owned consulting firm) and her service to faith-based and senior/disabled communities.

Focus is on personal history, professional milestones, community service, and family impact.

This summary captures the bill’s essence: a commemorative resolution honoring Loretta Arceneaux’s life, work, and community contributions, and expressing condolences from the Illinois Senate.