SR0909 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michelle "Mimi" Power of Mechanicsburg, who passed away on September 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power was born on October 19, 1957 in Springfield; her parents were Roman Peter Dorr, Jr. and Shirley Ann Dunham Dorr; she married Dennis W. Power on August 19, 1978; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power was a graduate of Christ the King School and Sacred Heart Academy and attended Lincoln Land Community College; she subsequently earned her bachelor's degree in business administration at UIS; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power was employed as a finance manager for the Regional Superintendent of Schools #51; she was formerly employed for Frye-Williamson Press, Inc. for over 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power was a member of Christ the King Church for many years and a sustaining member of the Junior League; she enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power was preceded in death by her grandparents; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Power is survived by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Kelsey L. Power; her son, Dennis W. Power, Jr.; her parents, Shirley and Roman Dorr, Jr.; her sister, Carrie L. Elliott (Ray Silveri); her brothers, Roman "Pete" (Carol Hayes) Dorr III, Joseph G. (Amy) Dorr, and Jeffery P. (Debbie Drennan) Dorr; her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her great-niece, Kaelyn Grace; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Michelle "Mimi" Power; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Michelle Power as an expression of our sympathy.