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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Joan Kay Cully; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Joan Cully was born to Alice and Stanley
5Talkington in Springfield on December 11, 1942; she married
6Charles Edward "Ed" Cully at Little Flower Church in
7Springfield on May 23, 1964; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Joan Cully worked for Illinois Bell and the
9Illinois Department of Public Health before pursuing her
10lifelong dream of owning her own business, Brimmen Baskets;
11and
 
12    WHEREAS, Joan Cully was a dedicated volunteer at Memorial
13Medical Center, where she generously gave her time and service
14to others; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Joan Cully enjoyed maintaining an active
16lifestyle through aerobics, racquetball, and running, notably
17completing a marathon at the age of 40; she maintained close
18bonds with her Springfield High School reunion group,
19neighbors in Valley View and Country Club Estates, and members
20of her Friday Night Dinner Group; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Joan Cully, known for her kindness, her grace,
2and her unwavering devotion to her family and friends, touched
3many lives through her patience and love; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Joan Cully was preceded in death by her husband
5of 59 years, Charles E. "Ed" Cully; her daughter, Susan Cully
6McCord; her brother, Jack Talkington; her parents; and her
7stepfather, Lewie Huson; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Joan Cully is survived by her daughters, Leslie
9Cully Senne and Lori (Michael Coffey) Cully Coffey; six
10grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
13Joan Kay Cully and extend our sincere condolences to her
14family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to the family of Joan Cully as an expression of our
18deepest sympathy.