SR0308 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joan M. McCrady of Springfield, formerly of Divernon, who passed away on May 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Joan McCrady was born in Woodside Township to Clifford and Opal Phillips Cawley on July 4, 1937; she married Ken McCrady on April 27, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Joan McCrady worked for the Divernon News for over 25 years; she also worked for the Oak Terrace Retirement Community and sold books for many years; and

WHEREAS, Joan McCrady was affectionately known to many as "Nana"; she loved to sew for people in the community and to bake; she was a huge Illini basketball and Tom Brady fan; and

WHEREAS, Joan McCrady was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, and her sister, Ann Piper; and

WHEREAS, Joan McCrady is survived by her sons, Raymond (Denise), Rodney (Debbie), Randy, Ryan (Jenna), and Rhett (Denise); 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; her brothers, Howard (Donna), Dave (Ruth), Jim (Betty), and Fred (Janice); her sister, Marilyn Preval; and several nieces and nephews; 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 Joan M. McCrady 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 Joan McCrady as an expression of our deepest sympathy.