SR0819 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty J. Jackson of McHenry, who passed away on January 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jackson was born on April 19, 1930 in Chicago to Gerard and Mildred (nee Hensel) Schons; she married Joseph Jackson on September 19, 1949 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jackson was a member of St. Patrick Church in McHenry, where she was active in the Ladies Guild; she enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially with the Widows Club; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jackson was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Joseph; and

WHEREAS, Betty Jackson is survived by her children, Randall (Kristin) Jackson, Suzanne (Joseph) Tyburski, David (Cynthia) Jackson, and Karen McGee; her grandchildren, Jessica (Peter) Croshaw, Amanda (Steven) Prochaska, Julianne (Paul) Kipple, Sara (Jason) Noyer, Laura Tyburski, Andrew (Brandi) Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Peter Jackson, and Kathleen McGee; and her 11 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

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