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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the death of
4Marge Friedman; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman's passing leaves a hole in the
6hearts of all who knew and loved her, as well as the community
7of Park Forest, where she served as a Village Clerk and
8Trustee; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman's commitment to serving her
10community also led her to work alongside former Illinois State
11Representative Michael Getty and former United States
12Representative George Sangmeister; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman was known for her community
14involvement and commitment to gender equality, actively
15encouraging women to get involved in civic and political
16activities; she also worked to further her deeply held beliefs
17by repeatedly serving as a delegate to the Democratic National
18Convention; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman was known as a kind, hospitable
20soul, always opening her home to others for countless events,
21gatherings and potluck dinners; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman is survived by her husband, Dr.
2George Scherr; her children, Julie Ehrlich, Joel, and Jeremy;
3her 6 grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews;
4therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
7we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of
8Marge Friedman; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the family of Marge Friedman as an expression of
11our deepest sympathy and condolences.