SR0334 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Magdalene Maria Dowe, who passed away on March 12, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Magdalene Dowe was born in Germany on September 13, 1939; she emigrated to the United States at the age of 20 and became a U.S. citizen; she married Eugene Dowe on February 24, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Magdalene Dowe worked at McHenry School District 15 as a teacher's aide; she retired after 38 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Magdalene Dowe was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Eugene; and

WHEREAS, Magdalene Dowe is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Anthony Jr.) Pintozzi, Giselle (Warren) Anderson, and Renee Dowe; her grandchildren, Joseph (Erin) Pintozzi, Mary (Luke) Naidicz, Olivia Pintozzi, and Annalise and Oliver Anderson; and her sisters, Erika (Heinz) Gross, Gisela (Klaus) Mickert, and Linda (Roger) Beu; therefore, be it

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