HR0534 98TH 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 former State Senator Beverly J. Fawell of Glen Ellyn, who passed away at the age of 82 on June 22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Fawell was born on September 17, 1930, in Oak Park; and

WHEREAS, The Fawell family was among the earliest settlers of suburban DuPage County, and became known for their involvement in local and State politics; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell served with distinction in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1981 through 1982 and in the Illinois Senate from 1983 through 1999; and

WHEREAS, While serving in the Illinois State Legislature, Beverly Fawell mentored countless legislators by promoting compassion and sensitivity; and

WHEREAS, During her 18 years of dedicated service in the Illinois General Assembly, Beverly Fawell became known as a champion for developmentally disabled children, seniors, and disadvantaged citizens; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Fawell's final act as a State lawmaker was to pass legislation establishing assisted-living centers so that seniors had choices for how they would live out their golden years; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell served for many years as a Milton Township Republican Committeewoman; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell set personal ambition aside in 1999 when she retired from the Illinois Senate so she could help care for her grandchildren when her son Steven passed away; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was the loving mother of Jeff (Blanche), Judy, Scott (Andrea), and Steve; grandmother of Dan, Tim, Joe, Katie, Jon, Michael, and Nikki; and great-grandmother of Liz, Mike, Emma, and Steven; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was preceded in death by her former husband, Bruce Fawell and by her beloved son, Steven; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was known as a great role model, advocate, and community leader; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was a wonderful person who loved her family, her community, and her friends; and

WHEREAS, Betty Fawell left a priceless legacy for the people of Glen Ellyn and of DuPage County; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Beverly J. Fawell, and extend our most sincere and deep 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 Beverly Fawell as an expression or our deepest sympathy.