SR0673 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0673 LRB102 22362 ECR 31499 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Janet Kathryn Bogosian of Glen Carbon, who passed away on November 18, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian was born to Richard Copeland and Dorothy (Stowe) Copeland in St. Louis, Missouri on October 11, 1941; she married Paul Bogosian in Springfield on July 27, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Felicia Koch and Dr. Ali Raffaas; she retired in 2005 after many years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian was a faithful member of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Granite City; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian enjoyed going to the Fox Theatre with her best friends, Betty and Kay; her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and she cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; she loved life and loved to laugh; she never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Bryan Wiesehan; and

WHEREAS, Janet Bogosian is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Paul Bogosian; her loving children, John (Carol) Bogosian, Paula (Andy) Costillo, and Jackie (Kenny) Wiesehan; her dear siblings, Mary (Wayne) Robinson and Richard (Lucinda) Copeland; her grandchildren, Nick (Ali) Costillo, Breanne (Adam) Leach, Michael (Francine) Bogosian, Emily Costillo, Dr. Rebecca Wiesehan, Sam (Taylor Peterson) Bogosian, Rachel (Jon Weisner) Wiesehan, and Jacob Bogosian; her great-grandchildren, Reese Leach and Harper Leach; her nieces and nephews; and her extended family and many wonderful friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Janet Kathryn Bogosian 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 Janet Bogosian as an expression of our deepest sympathy.