SR0980 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Judith A. Hutchinson of Spring Grove, who passed away on February 8, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson was born on January 20, 1944 in Chicago; her parents were Francis and Norine (nee Windel) Cowan; she married Samuel F. Hutchinson on May 29, 1965 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Crystal Lake; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson was a graduate of St. James Grade School and Arlington Heights High School with the class of 1962; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson and her husband were local McDonald's Restaurant owners and operators for over 30 years; she also served as President of Woodstock Fine Arts for many years and was an active volunteer for Ronald McDonald House; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson was a long-time member of the Jaycees in Crystal Lake and a volunteer at the One Step at a Time Camp; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson enjoyed spending time on vacation with her husband, being with her grandsons, shopping, and helping others; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Cowan and Norine Bextel; her stepfather, John Bextel; and her godmother, Marian Ring; and

WHEREAS, Judith Hutchinson is survived by her husband, Sam; her daughter, Audra (Mark) Peterson; her son, Brian (Valarie) Hutchinson; her grandsons, Blake Peterson and Gavin and Carter Hutchinson; and her many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Judith A. Hutchinson; and be it further

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