SR0121 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0121 LRB103 31324 ECR 58689 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marilyn J. Standley of Springfield, who passed away on March 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Standley was born to Earl J. and Rhoda Mae (Dowdell) McMillen in Taylorville on August 30, 1952; she graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1970 and went on to graduate from Hardin Business School; she later earned continuing education credits in accounting at Lincoln Land Community College; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Standley worked as a bookkeeper in the Jacksonville City Clerk's Office for many years; she later worked as a claims processor, service representative, and trainer for BlueCross BlueShield; she moved to Springfield to work for the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in 2011, where she worked until her passing; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Standley was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Diana Ahrens; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Standley is survived by her ex-husband, Edward Standley; her sons, Michael (Joy) Standley and David (April) Standley; her grandchildren, Emily, Andrew, Joshua, Henry, and Ella Standley; and her sister, Marsha (Chuck) Norris; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marilyn J. Standley 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 Marilyn Standley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.