SR1234 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maggie Arseneau of Spring Grove, who passed away on December 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau was born in Chicago to Edward and Arline (Lane) Dodge on April 15, 1946; she graduated from Wilmot High School in 1964 and was selected as the Kenosha County Fair Queen that same year; she married Richard "Baldy" Arseneau in Wilmot, Wisconsin on April 1, 1967; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau was a farmer and housewife for over 50 years; she was a member of the Pure Milk Association, Associated Milk Producers Inc., and the McHenry County Farm Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau was a charter member of the Richmond Trailblazers Snowmobile Club in 1971 and amassed over 200,000 miles of snowmobiling during her time with the club; she was a contributing editor to ILL Sno Magazine and won many awards for her contributions; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau's first lab, Gus, was a loyal farm dog and companion; her 2nd, Rocky, won numerous awards as a novice in dog showing, including Dog World Awards in both the U.S. and Canada; she joined the Wag Agility Club and her third lab, Shadow, won honors in both obedience and agility; she became one of the top instructors and now her 4th lab, Cruiser, follows in their footsteps; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau was a member of St. Peter's Church of Spring Grove; she was a Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau was preceded by her parents; her sister, Susan Niles; and her brother, Edward Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Arseneau is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard; her sisters, Ruth (Bever) Morton and Christine (Ed) Shaw; her brothers, John (Lorinda) and Ken (Linda) Dodge; several nieces and nephews and their families; her sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Gary) Freund; her brothers-in-law, Bill (Mary Jane) and Jack (Susie) Arseneau; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maggie Arseneau, 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 Maggie Arseneau as an expression of our deepest sympathy.