SR0433 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Shirley Grove-Valevicius of Bolingbrook, who passed away on May 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Grove-Valevicius was born to Edgar E. and Alice J. (Turek) Grove on May 4, 1937; she graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1955; she returned to school while in her 60s and graduated from Lewis University, where she was named a Scholar of the University in 2002 and received multiple degrees, including her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by her father's public service, Shirley Grove-Valevicius resigned from her role as an administrator at Commonwealth Edison for a career in local politics in Bolingbrook; she served as an election judge, precinct captain, and committeewoman; she was elected as the DuPage Township Collector on November 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Grove-Valevicius was an active member of the Bolingbrook Arts Council, the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, the Lewis University Alumni Board, and the Daughters of the American Revolution; she had a great love for the environment, dogs, horses, and wildlife; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Grove-Valevicius was preceded in death by her former husband, Anton G. Valevicius; her parents; and her brother, Edgar Grove Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Grove-Valevicius is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Barrett; her son, Tony Valevicius; and her grandchildren, Ryan Barrett and Alec Barrett; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Shirley Grove-Valevicius 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 Shirley Grove-Valevicius as an expression of our deepest sympathy.