SR0192 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Blanche M. Thompson of Arlington Heights, who passed away on February 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Thompson was born in Chicago on September 21, 1924; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Thompson was a longtime member of the administrative staff of Des Plaines School District 62, including for many years as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Thompson was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines for over 60 years; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Thompson was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harry E. Thompson Jr., and her granddaughter, Sarah Thompson; and

WHEREAS, Blanche Thompson is survived by her children, Mark (Janet) Thompson, Randy Thompson, and Laurie (Fred) Tennyson; her grandchildren, Christine (Billy) Ashby, Clay Thompson, Kyle Tennyson, and Thea Zalabak; her great-grandchildren, Sarah and Hannah Ashby; and her brother, Richard (Elaine) Tanney; therefore, be it

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