SR0619 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lillian G. Jeep (nee, Jacob), who recently passed away; and

WHEREAS, She was a fiery advocate for the rights of the underprivileged and under-represented and was a long-life supporter of the Progressive Movement; her sons remember being taken to speeches by Dr. King and remember her chaining herself to the gates of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center to protest the prosecution of more than one war; and

WHEREAS, She was past co-chairperson of the Lake County Peace Alliance; she made several trips to Washington, D.C. to participate in anti-war and civil rights marches; and

WHEREAS, She supported and loved the arts, especially theater and jazz; and

WHEREAS, She lived happily for the past 2 years at Barton Residence in Zion; previously, she lived comfortably and happily at Lilac Ledge in Waukegan for 10 years; she leaves behind too many friends and companions to mention; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Jeep was the beloved wife of the late Vincent for more than 50 years; she was the loving mother of Markham (Susan), Kenneth (Cecelia), and Jeffrey (Elizabeth); the dear grandmother of Katie (Hunter), Jenny (Eric), Graham (fiancee, Susan), Amilia, Adam, Laura, and Sarah; and the great-grandmother of Benjamin; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lillian Jeep as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.