SR1060 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret R. "Margy" Parcells, who passed away on January 19, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Margy Parcells was born to Murdo and Margaret Ross on August 23, 1930; she was raised in Kenilworth and attended The Joseph Sears School, New Trier High School, Purdue University, and the University of Iowa, where she graduated in 1952; that same year, she married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Marsh; and

WHEREAS, As a campaign volunteer, Margy Parcells was recognized for her communication and organizational skills, strong work ethic, and tireless energy, resulting ultimately in her being drafted to run for local elective office; she was elected Northfield Township Clerk in 1976, Northfield Township Supervisor in 1981, and State Representative for the 57th District in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Among the many causes that Margy Parcells championed in the Illinois General Assembly, animal rights, reproductive rights, and fiscal responsibility were some the most important to her; she was a strong proponent of term limits and voluntarily stepped down in 1994, having never lost an election; and

WHEREAS, Margy Parcells was appointed Deputy Auditor General of the State of Illinois and served in that office until her retirement in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Margy Parcells was involved with numerous local organizations, including many years of service as a Trustee of the Village of Northfield; and

WHEREAS, Margy Parcells was energetic and upbeat with a light-up-the-room smile, behind which lay genuine kindness and care for all who came within the circle of her warmth, including her many well-loved dogs; some of her favorite hobbies were tennis and jogging; and

WHEREAS, Margy Parcells is survived by her children, Marilyn Marsh (Jay Elwood), Bob Marsh (Debbie Winchester), and Greg Marsh (Jennifer Welsh), and her grandchildren, Augie and Natalie Marsh; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Margaret R. "Margy" Parcells and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Margy Parcells as an expression of our deepest sympathy.