SR0107 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Janet M. Pratt of Park City, who passed away on December 31, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Janet Pratt was born on September 12, 1927, in Waukegan; her family were early settlers of the Meehan settlement of Lake County who settled in the Highland Park and Lake Forest areas; and

WHEREAS, Janet Pratt retired from Fansteel Corp. in 1972 after 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Janet Pratt enjoyed refinishing furniture, playing cards, listening to music, dancing, cooking, and being on the computer; she was a big Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; and

WHEREAS, Janet Pratt was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, Robert Jr., and her sister, Marilyn Worseck; and

WHEREAS, Janet Pratt is survived by her children, Barbara Opitz, William (Lorrie) Pratt, David (Penny) Pratt, and Stacy (Lynn) Rinker; her 14 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchild; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Janet Pratt, and we 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 Janet Pratt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.