SR0410 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Eloise "Ellie" Onan of Waukegan on Friday, January 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Eloise "Ellie" Onan was born on February 4, 1936, and grew up in New Lisbon, Wisconsin; she lived in Cuba and Hawaii with her sister and brother-in-law in the Navy; they moved to Great Lakes Naval Base, where she worked for the USO; and

WHEREAS, She married John Onan in 1959, and they raised their family in Waukegan; she worked as a dedicated employee at the Lake County Clerk's Office, Election Department for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Onan loved writing poems, reading, shopping, the color red, Christmas, and Marco Island; she always made family time her first priority; she was an extraordinary friend to all who crossed her path; she is remembered for her smile and her kindness; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Eloise "Ellie" Onan has been deeply felt by many, especially her husband, John; her children, Cindy (Tom) Cramer and Bob (Jayne) Onan; her cherished grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, and Miah Cramer, and MacKenzie and Calahan Onan; her sister, Helen (Jim) Atkins; and her many relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Eloise "Ellie" Onan, and we extend our deepest sympathy to her friends, family, 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 Eloise "Ellie" Onan as an expression of our sincerest condolences.