SR2072 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Julia J. "Julie" Swanson of St. Charles, who passed away on July 4, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Julia Swanson was born in St. Charles to Anton and Anele Montvidos on March 17, 1918; she attended St. Patrick Grade School and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1936; she was a runner-up in the Miss St. Charles contest in her late teens; she married Warner Swanson on September 14, 1940; and

WHEREAS, Julia Swanson and her husband were co-owners of Swanee's Tavern in downtown St. Charles in the 1960s; she retired from the Illinois Bell Telephone Company; and

WHEREAS, After her retirement, Julia Swanson volunteered for Literacy Volunteers of America; she was also an active member of the St. Charles Historical Society and was the recipient of the Heritage Award in 1991; she was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage and made the best bacon buns in town; she was also an active member of the St. Patrick Women's Club; she tirelessly volunteered for parish and school functions; and

WHEREAS, Julia Swanson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Warner; her son, Robert; her infant brother, Joseph; and her sisters, Alda Lalli and Alpune Schmitt; and

WHEREAS, Julia Swanson is survived by her children, Steven (Ellie) Swanson, Judy (Lee) Provencher, Barbara (Jack) Hallberg, and Susan (Tom) Ascher; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Julia J. "Julie" Swanson, and extend our sincere 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 Julia Swanson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.