SR1837 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Ebrecht of Granite City, who passed away on May 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Betty Ebrecht was born in Lafayette, Indiana to Vernon Keith and Louise Francis (King) Orr on July 21, 1930; she married Robert Charles Ebrecht in Granite City on July 1, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Betty Ebrecht retired from Kraft Foods in Granite City after many years of dedicated service; after retirement, she worked at Central Hardware, the Beelman Truck Company, and the Central Christian Church in Granite City; and

WHEREAS, Betty Ebrecht was a member of the Central Christian Church; she was also a member of Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, DeMolays, Rebekah Lodge, and the Order of the Odd Fellows; she loved life, laughter, and her family; and

WHEREAS, Betty Ebrecht was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; her daughter, Roberta A. Petras; her son, Steven R. Ebrecht; and her siblings, Jack Orr, Dick Orr, Don Orr, and June Jones; and

WHEREAS, Betty Ebrecht is survived by her children, Karen L. Ray, Karl W. Ebrecht, David E. Ebrecht, and Seth "Tom" Ebrecht; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Ebrecht, 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 Betty Ebrecht as an expression of our deepest sympathy.