SR0870 98TH 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. Kelly, who died peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a 15-year battle with brain cancer; and

WHEREAS, Joan Kelly was the beloved wife of Kevin for 28 years, the loving mother of Kate, Margaret, and Shannon, the "Nana" to her grandchild, Kennedy, a dedicated member of the Evanston community, and a devoted friend; and

WHEREAS, Joan Kelly worked for 25 years in the banking industry as a banker, lender, branch manager, and vice president; she was known for the exemplary service she provided to her clients in good times and bad times; and

WHEREAS, Joan Kelly was passionate about her part-time teaching position at Northwestern University and was an active member of her Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, Joan Kelly was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and a treasured part of the Second Baptist Church family; she will be remembered by her family and friends for her love of gospel music; and

WHEREAS, In the face of a devastating disease and difficult treatments, Joan Kelly continued to be active in her workplace and in her community for as long as possible, gathering joy and strength from her clients, neighbors, family, and close friends; and

WHEREAS, Joan Kelly is remembered, celebrated, and missed by her husband, daughters, grandchild, father, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends; 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 Joan M. Kelly; and be it further

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