SR0733 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ruth A. Willcox of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Park City, who passed away on March 28, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox was born on January 20, 1920, in Fort Dodge, Iowa; after living in Park City for many years, she moved to Sebring, Florida to be with her daughter in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox served as Park City Collector for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox was named "Woman of the Year" by the Illinois Lieutenant Governor and was the recipient of a "Certificate of Recognition" for her many years of service from the Illinois House of Representatives; in 2004, Park City named a street in her honor, Ruth Willcox Avenue; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox loved cats and watching the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Willcox; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Willcox is survived by her daughter, Sherron (Kenneth) Rizzotto; her sons, Terry (Mirna) Willcox and Michael (Marti) Willcox; her grandchildren, Janeen (Carlos) Berrios, Tracy Fuller, Deanna Otero, Michael Willcox, and Paul Fuller; and her great-grandchildren, Krysteena, Felicia, Lisette, and Antonio; 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 Ruth A. Willcox; and be it further

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