Dolton to establish chaplain services, village resolution for funerals and community prayer nights

An unidentified speaker at a Village of Dolton meeting said the village will establish chaplain services and issue a village resolution to mark 'home goings' and offer pastoral support to residents facing illness or death.

"We want to let you know that we are concerned about you and that you are just not in this by yourself when you have sickness or death," the speaker said, describing the program as a way for the village to offer community support.

The speaker said "there will be a resolution that will be given from the village of Dolton when you have a home going," and emphasized the policy would extend beyond public officials. "It's not just for the public officials," the speaker said, calling the effort "something totally different that has never been done in the village of Dolton."

The speaker identified a host site and chaplain partnership: "It's going to be a pastor, Fleshman's Church, Abundant Living Christian, 14520 Lincoln Avenue," and said the initiative — referred to as Dolton Community Night of Prayer — will rotate among several local churches and be held at some senior homes as well.

The transcript does not record a formal motion or vote on the resolution; the speaker described it as an action the village will provide in appropriate circumstances. Mayor House and the Board of Trustees were thanked for their support during the announcement.

No timetable or formal adoption process for the resolution was provided in the recorded remarks; the speaker indicated events and services will use existing local faith and senior-care venues.