HR1160 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Susan Vos, who passed away on June 5, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Susan Vos was in the hospitality industry for 30 years, serving 20 years with the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; she recently retired from the Bureau after many years as the Bureau's CEO; and

WHEREAS, During Susan Vos' tenure, the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau grew from 5 member municipalities to the current 10, and earned dozens of Illinois Excellence in Tourism awards; and

WHEREAS, Susan Vos was recognized as the Legislative Leader of the Year by the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitor Bureaus for her work at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Susan Vos is survived by her son, Adam; her daughter-in-law, Melissa; her grandchildren, Taylor and Zoe; her sister, Katherine (Keenie) Boehlke; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Susan Vos; and be it further

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