SR0047 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jeanette S. Broughton of Woodstock, who passed away on December 20, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Broughton was born in Chicago to Richard and Arlene (Bober) Skiera on July 9, 1947; she graduated from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a degree in psychology and married Gordon Broughton in Norwood Park on December 8, 1973; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Broughton worked at the University of Illinois in Chicago as a Credentials Analyst and then for a time as a Lab Technician; she went on to become a police officer for the City of Woodstock, and then a school bus driver for District 200; she later worked part-time at Osco; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Broughton was active for over 25 years with the McHenry County Home and Community Education organization, serving as a board member for over 10 years; she was an avid quilter and enjoyed riding on motorcycles with her husband; she loved living in the country, farming and raising animals; she was a devout Catholic and served for many years in the children's ministry; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Broughton was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Jeanette Broughton is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gordon; her children, Allen (Chandra) Broughton, Kathleen Broughton, Daniel Broughton, and Edward Broughton; her grandchildren, Vincent and Vivian; her siblings, Dorothy Skiera, Lois (Michael) Zucek, Richard Skiera, Arlene (Ted) Wiskow, and William (Kathy) Skiera; and several nieces, nephews, and very dear 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 Jeanette S. Broughton, 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 Jeanette Broughton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.