SR0974 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Myrna J. Kangas, who passed away on September 6, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas was born on October 20, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan; she was the daughter of Fritz and Evelyn (Johnson) Anderson; she married Donald Kangas on June 28, 1958, in Waukegan; she and her husband lived in Waukegan for over 30 years and were part-time residents of Iron River, Wisconsin since 1987; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas graduated from L. L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in 1957; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas served as the secretary to the president of American National Bank in Waukegan for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waukegan and attended Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iron River, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing in the local golf leagues; she also enjoyed reading, crocheting, and traveling with her husband; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Raymond Snow; and

WHEREAS, Myrna Kangas is survived by her husband, Donald Kangas; her daughters, Kimberly Kangas and Kristine Payne; her grandchildren, Brian Kangas and Lindsay Payne; her brother, Gerald (Percie) Anderson; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Myrna J. Kangas; and be it further

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