SR0874 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Sylvia L. Bashore of Pontiac, who passed away on December 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore was born in Flanagan to Jacob and Thelma {Koopman) Carls on October 22, 1927; she married Raleigh Carlin in 1945; she married Leslie L. Bashore at the First Lutheran Church in Pontiac on July 3, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore's first career was in bookkeeping; she then served as Livingston County Treasurer from 1976 to 2002; she was employed by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service until 2016; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore was very active in the community throughout the years; she was a member of First Lutheran Church, serving on many committees and assisting Les with many duties; she was a member of the Pontiac Zonta Club and Livingston County Republican Woman, where she held numerous board positions; she was also a precinct committeeman for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore always had a smile and a helping hand for those who needed it, often putting their needs above her own; she was a mentor and listening ear for many; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore was preceded in death by her husband, Les; her sons, Kenn and Bobby Carlin; her stepdaughter, Leslie Ann Rosolino; and her parents; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Bashore is survived by her daughter, Jeni Chaffer; her grandchildren, Allison (Andy) Anderson and Thera Greene; and her great-grandchildren, Carlin, Connor, Aidan, and Cameron; 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 Sylvia L. Bashore 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 Sylvia Bashore as an expression of our deepest sympathy.