SR0331 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rosalie N. "Rosie" Jones of Springfield, who passed away on March 2, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was born in Fullerton, California to Clarence William and Mary Florence (Cleary) Jones on January 18, 1949; she graduated from Cathedral Grade School, attended Sacred Heart Academy, and graduated from Springfield High School; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones spent nearly 40 years working in the hospitality industry, first with Days Inn, and most recently, at the State House Inn in the shadow of the Illinois State Capitol Building; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; she was, alongside her mother, an active volunteer for the parish and diocesan Councils of Catholic Women, Springfield Right to Life, the Illinois Federation for Right to Life, and the National Right to Life Committee; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marianna; and her brother, Raymond Bernard "Bernie" Jones; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones is survived by her sons, Jim (Lindsey) Ducey, and Derrick Jones; her brothers, Donald G. (Nieves) and Robert W. (Lynda) Jones; her sister-in-law, Kathy Jones; eight nieces and nephews, their spouses and partners; nine great-nieces and nephews; six aunts and uncles; dozens of Cleary and Jones cousins; and many 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 Rosalie N. "Rosie" Jones, 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 Rosalie Jones as an expression of our deepest sympathy.