SR1086 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Viola A. "Vicky" Reidel of Beach Park, who passed away on February 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Vicky Reidel was born in Ivanhoe on October 4, 1920 to Mike and Marie (nee Schutz) Wirtz; she graduated from Libertyville Township High School in 1938 and married Lowell "Bill" Reidel on September 28, 1940; and

WHEREAS, Vicky Reidel worked for Welcome Wagon International for 42 years, retiring at age 75 after having welcomed over 24,000 new residents to the Lake County area; and

WHEREAS, Vicky Reidel enjoyed traveling, dancing the polka, and playing cards at the Park Place Senior Center in Waukegan and at family gatherings; and

WHEREAS, Vicky Reidel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 49 years, Bill; her sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Dorothy Liesenfelt; a grandson, Jeff Paquin; and great-grandson, Logan Zelen; and

WHEREAS, Vicky Reidel had 2 sons, Bill (Jean) Reidel and Roy (Barbara) Reidel; 8 grandchildren, Debbie, Leslie, John, Wendy, Matt, Hope, Jason, and Adam; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 11 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Viola A. "Vicky" Reidel, 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 Vicky Reidel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.