HR1580 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel (nee Lazow) was born on January 11, 1931, in Chicago; her parents were Morris and Loretta Lazow; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel lived with her parents and sisters, Diane and Phyllis, on the Westside of Chicago; she enjoyed a warm and happy childhood and was surrounded by extended family members; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel attended the University of Illinois at Champaign, where she was an excellent student; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel regularly vacationed at Union Pier, Michigan with her family; in 1948, she met Seymour Gabel, who courted her with ping pong balls; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Lazow and Seymour Gabel were married on May 28, 1950; together, the couple had 3 children, Robyn, Mitchell, and Amy; and

WHEREAS, When her youngest child went to college, Marlene Ann Gabel returned to college and graduated from Oakton Community College with a degree in computer programming; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel was employed at Protection Mutual as a computer programmer, where she added great value to the company; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel has been blessed with three grandchildren, Lilah, Lewis, and Ilyssa; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel is an excellent cook and baker; she is especially known for her mandel bread; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel has great medical diagnosis skills, despite not having a medical degree; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Ann Gabel has been a strong support for her children and her husband and has always been available for advice and assistance; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Marlene Ann Gabel on the occasion of her 80th birthday on January 11, 2011 and wish her many more happy and healthy years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Marlene Ann Gabel as a symbol of our esteem and respect.