SR2364 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty Caryl McKenzie of Park City, who passed away on October 22, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Betty McKenzie was born on April 26, 1936 in Waukegan; her parents were Benny Foxie, Sr. and Katherine Blanchard Foxie; and

WHEREAS, Betty McKenzie was an avid business professional; she served as President of the PTO at Whittier and Glenwood Elementary Schools; she also served as secretary of her bowling league and as President of the Lake County Business Woman Association Debutante Ball Committee and many other charitable organizations; and

WHEREAS, Betty McKenzie enjoyed reading and writing and was the author of "The Betty Chronicles" in the Waukegan News Sun; and

WHEREAS, Betty McKenzie was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Sharon; and

WHEREAS, Betty McKenzie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Sherman H. McKenzie Sr., and her children, Sherman Jr., Scott McKenzie, Sr., and Steve McKenzie; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Betty Caryl McKenzie; and be it further

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