SR0618 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0618 LRB103 35497 LAW 65567 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ann Ginnette Turner of Garden Prairie, who passed away on November 14, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner was born in Sharon, Wisconsin on May 14, 1936, and she was raised by Walter and Martha Count; she graduated from Belvidere High School in 1954; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner joined her husband on his family farm, and she eventually became the farm's chief financial officer; she was dedicated to raising her children and was very involved in their lives; once her children left home, she enjoyed a 10-year career in the deli department of Eagle Foods; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner was a dedicated community leader, serving on many boards and committees throughout Boone County, including the Farm Bureau, the Home Bureau as a Chery-O, the Merry Milk Maids, the Boone County Historical Society, the Keen Age Center, the Woman's Club, and the Y-nots; she was also a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Belvidere, where she served on practically every committee throughout her lifetime membership; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner received the 1984 Doctor of Civic Betterment Award by the Chamber of Commerce for her volunteer work and was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2010 in recognition of her longstanding leadership within the organization; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner was known for her famous pies, her strawberry shortcake, and her ability to cook for 10 or 100; she always loved setting a beautiful table and, more importantly, inviting and entertaining friends and family around that table; she will be remembered for her fantastic laugh and the sparkle in her eye; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Gary Turner; and

WHEREAS, Ann Turner is survived by her children, Paul, Amy, Sarah, and Ross; her grandchildren, Jessica, Jim, Ashley, Cliff, Austin, Taylor, Sophie, and Thomas; her great-grandchildren, Lily, Jack, Hudson, Kensley, and Sutton; and her brother-in-law, Giles (Bunny) Turner; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ann Ginnette Turner 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 Ann Turner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.