SR0354 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Virginia Anne "Ginger" Ross of East Peoria, who passed away on May 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Ross was born on May 29, 1942, in Pinson, Tennessee, to Carmon "CB" and Martha Ludell Ross Holmes; she graduated from Eureka College, where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and is a current member of their alumni association; she married Gregory James Ross on February 21, 1970, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Ross worked as a service representative for the Social Security Administration for nearly 30 years in Peoria, Pekin, and Joliet, retiring in 2004; she also worked as a grade school teacher at Roanoke-Benson Grade School and as an activity therapist at Peoria State Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Ross was a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, a member of the Tazwell County Master Gardeners, and a member of the City of East Peoria "Green Team"; she was an activist and always doing for others and spending countless hours volunteering for various organizations; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Ross was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Alford "Alfie" Holmes; her sister, Sandra L. Brooks; and her former husband and friend, Gregory; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Ross is survived by her daughters, Mariah (Ron) Schultz, Kristin (Eric) Lambert, and Andria (Scott) Ross Redpath; her grandchildren, Ethan Lambert and Catherine Redpath; her step-grandchildren, Matt and Lauren Schultz; her brothers, Ross (Jean) Holmes and Rayford Holmes; and several 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 Virginia Ross, 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 Virginia Ross as an expression of our deepest sympathy.