HR1032 99TH 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 Patricia Ann Stevens of Herrin, who passed away on February 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Stevens was born in Johnston City to Pete and Anna (nee Stefan) Pasquino on July 7, 1934; she was united in marriage with Billy Dean Stevens at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Johnston City on December 31, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Stevens formerly worked as a secretary for WJPF Radio Station in Herrin and part time for the Butcher Union office in Johnston City; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Stevens was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and formerly attended St. Paul's Catholic Church in Johnston City; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Stevens was preceded in death by her husband, Billy; her parents; and her sister-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law, Wanda and Ted Martin, and Wayne Gibbens; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Stevens is survived by her 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lynn Steh and Lori and Danny Beers; her 3 grandchildren, Wesley J. Steh, Adra "Addie" Rash and her husband, Ryan, and Megan Dawes; her 2 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Rash and Eli Rash; a great-grandchild due in August of 2016; her 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Catherine and Henry Moore, and Chris Pasquino and her friend, Chris Kondoudis; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the Rev. Larry and Maurene Stevens; her sister-in-law, Sharon Gibbens; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Patricia Ann Stevens, 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 Patricia Stevens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.