SR1619 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marilyn Frances Ellis Swieck of Oak Park, who passed away on August 7, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck was born on September 22, 1924; her parents were Frances and Raymond Ellis; she married Raymond R. Swieck on July 7, 1945 at Euclid Avenue Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck worked at the Oak Park Public Library from 1967 to 1986, retiring as head of the Circulation Department; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck loved books, WFMT radio, NCIS, and the Oak Park Bakery; she was also a wonderful pianist, knitter, baker, and fudge confectioner and was dedicated to social justice, the mission work of United Methodist Women, and the environment; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Raymond C. Ellis, Jr.; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and pets; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck is survived by 3 daughters, Linda Hunter, Laura (Julie Sanderson) Swieck, and Leslie Swieck; a brother, Ronald (Lore) Ellis; a brother-in-law, Frances (the late Helen) Kleifgen; many nieces and nephews; 2 grandchildren, Ethan and Addie; and her Euclid Methodist family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Marilyn Frances Ellis Swieck; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marilyn Swieck as an expression of our sympathy.