SR1329 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joanne Edith Oliver of Lake in the Hills, who passed away on June 22, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver was born on September 2, 1932 in Chicago; her parents were Homer and Dorothy (nee Johnsen) Barnes; she married John H. Oliver in February of 1954 in Barrington; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver received her master's degree in education and had earned 36 hours toward her doctorate; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver was employed with Crystal Lake School District 47 for 35 years at West Elementary School, where she taught kindergarten; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver loved riding horses and working as a professional dog handler; she volunteered her time as an active member in the St. Mary's Altar Guild and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association; she also worked for the local food pantry and Pads and gave her time helping non-driving senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Oliver is survived by her loving husband, John; 3 children, Katherine L. Oliver, James M. Oliver, and John M. Oliver; 4 grandchildren, Nicole Swanson, Nathan Oliver, Brittany Oliver, and Austin Oliver; a great-grandson, Axel Swanson; and a brother, Cdr. William M. Barnes; 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 Joanne Edith Oliver; and be it further

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