SR0641 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carol F. Lindsay Fraser of Highland Park, who passed away on June 13, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Wilbur "James" and Frances "Louise" Lindsay on September 30, 1938; she was a proud member of the Romeo High School band, where she made many of her lifelong friends; she graduated with honors from Eastern Michigan University, earning her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English in 1967; she was elected to both Lambda Iota Tau National English Fraternity and Kappa Delta Pi National Educational Fraternity; she married Donald Bruce Fraser at Utica Methodist Church on August 13, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser taught English as an adjunct professor at Schoolcraft College in Michigan for 24 years; she also taught at both St. Clair County Community College and Baker College in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser was active in the community, serving on the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and as a deacon of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church; she remained very active in retirement, volunteering at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago and serving as recording secretary of the volunteer board; she was an elder and clerk of session at Lakeshore Presbyterian Church and was also an enthusiastic member of the local Port Huron Red Hatters and Port Huron Musicale; she moved to Illinois in 2013 to be near her children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and traveling, especially to the British Isles; most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Donald; her parents; her sister, Jane Appleman; her great-niece, Cheryl Louise; her grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends; and

WHEREAS, Carol Fraser is survived by her daughter, Pat Fraser; her son, John Fraser; her daughter-in-law, Susan Fraser; her grandchildren, Lindsay Fraser, Robert Fraser, and Molly Fraser; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Shara Lindsay; her nephews, Tom Appleman, Rick Appleman, James Appleman, and Scott Lindsay; her nieces, Susy Flessner and Shara Anne Lindsay; her uncle, Tony and Aunt Beth Galen; and many dear cousins, extended family, and close 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 Carol F. Lindsay Fraser, 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 Carol Fraser as an expression of our deepest sympathy.