HR0114 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Doris Sasser of Park Ridge, who passed away on February 6, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Doris Sasser, nee Doris Louise Hollerbach, was born on December 25, 1920 in Chicago; her parents were the late Emily and Fred Hollerbach; and

WHEREAS, She attended high school in Chicago and continued her studies at North Park College; and

WHEREAS, Doris and Robert M. Sasser were married in 1946; and together they raised three children, Susan, Fred, and John; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sasser was the president of Chicago Freight Car Leasing and his wife assisted him in the company; they traveled extensively together, visiting Africa, China, and Russia, and explored the United States in their camper; together they were adventurous, eager to learn new things, and enjoyed making new friends; and

WHEREAS, Together with her husband, Doris Sasser supported organizations such as Avenues To Independence, Rainbow Hospice, Chicago Public Radio, Lutheran General Hospital, and others; Mrs. Sasser and her family have been nominated to receive the 2007 Distinguished Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Chicago Chapter; and

WHEREAS, Doris Sasser was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she is survived by her three children and their spouses; her five grandchildren; her three great-grandchildren; and her many good friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Doris Sasser; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Doris Sasser as a symbol of our sympathy.