SR1039 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Lou Burgess (nee Cooper) of Batavia, formerly of Geneva, who passed away on February 2, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess was born on September 24, 1919 in Aurora; she married Frank Kendall Burgess in 1942 and they were married for 63 years until his death in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess attended West Aurora High School; in 1941, she received her degree from Northwestern University, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess was the owner of Robin's Bookshop, a delightful shop she had visited since her childhood and dreamt to own, known for its extensive assortment of books, especially children's and rare books, for 15 years; during that time, she served as President of the Third Street Merchants Association; she also served as a 6th and 7th grade teacher in Aurora public schools; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess was a community volunteer, serving on the local school board, the hospital Women's Board, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess was a long-time member of the First Congregational Church of Geneva United Church of Christ, where she looked forward to attending Sunday services and the wonderful musical programs; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou Burgess is survived by her children, Nancy Burgess True (John), Peter (Nancy), Bradford (Claudia), and Craig (Debra); her 10 grandchildren; and her 13 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Mary Lou Burgess; and be it further

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