SR1040 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank T. Fox of Aurora, who passed away on December 14, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox was born on January 8, 1942 in Chicago; his parents were Louis and June (nee Richards) Fox and he was raised by his grandmother, Hazel Martin Crowley, and his aunt, Cecile Richards Desanto; he married Katy Heitkotter on February 2, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox attended Phil Sheridan Grammar School, Bowen High School, and Lakeview High School before graduating from Berkeley High School in 1960; he also attended Oakland City College for one year and earned an Advanced Degree from the American Institute of Banking in 1972; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox was employed with various companies throughout his life, including Merchants National Bank, Thor Power Tool, St. Charles National Bank, Bank of Montgomery, North Aurora Crest, District 129, and Jewel Osco; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox was a member and past president of the Aurora Dinner Optimist Club; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 43 years, Katy; and several close relatives; and

WHEREAS, Frank Fox is survived by his loving daughter, Karen; his son-in-law, Jim Bozarth; his cousin, Nancy Skeldon; his dear nieces and nephews, Tom (Kathy) Richards, Debbie Angello, Robin (Larry) Nelson, Mimi (Jeff) Steinwart, and Chip (Stefene) Richards; his Godchild, Amy Richards; his many great-nieces and great-nephews; his daughters of the heart, Caren (Chris) Arrocena, Debbie (Doug) Englin, and Susan (Phil 2 PP's) Pellerito; and his special friends, Ernie Rowcliffe and Dale and Bette Christenson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Frank T. Fox; and be it further

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