SR0999 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marjorie "Midge" Novotny of Peoria, who passed away on October 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Novotny was born in Galesburg to Ruby and Ralph Hawthorne on August 9, 1926; she graduated from the University of Illinois and married Albert J. Novotny in Galesburg on August 12, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Novotny worked as a speech therapist in the public schools of Danville, Cicero, and Galesburg; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Novotny was a member of the Lakeview Museum, the Peoria Historical Society, the Service League of Methodist Medical Center, the Crippled Children's Auxiliary, PEO, the First Federated Church, the Peoria Medical Society Alliance, and the Peoria Country Club; she volunteered for many years through Common Place, where she also served on the board; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Novotny was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; and

WHEREAS, Marjorie Novotny is survived by her husband, Albert; her daughters, Susan Webber and Janet Dura; her son, John Novotny; her grandchildren, Sarah Webber, Aaron Webber, and Ellie and Katy Dura; her great-granddaughter, Lainey Jane Webber; and her nephews, Doug Hawthorne and Dean Hawthorne; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marjorie "Midge" Novotny, 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 Marjorie Novotny as an expression of our deepest sympathy.