SR0325 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Hazel (Boesdorfer) Golden of Petersburg, who passed away on April 18, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Hazel Golden was born to William J. Boesdorfer and Mary Schmidt on November 7, 1926; she was raised in Salisbury and was a member of the Farmingdale/Pleasant Plains Lutheran Church; she graduated from Pleasant Plains High School in 1944; she married Edward Golden on October 29, 1960, and they raised three children; and

WHEREAS, Hazel Golden lived a full life of service to her community, church, and family; she was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 70 years, socialized with the Rural Youth/3rd Saturday Night Group for over 60 years, and served as leader of the Rock Creek 4-H Club for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Hazel Golden was an active member of the Rock Creek Presbyterian Church for 63 years, participating in the annual chicken supper and church bazaar; she was also instrumental in raising funds for the church expansion; and

WHEREAS, Hazel Golden is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward; her children, Eric (Deedee), Vincent, and Marjorie; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Hazel (Boesdorfer) Golden 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 Hazel Golden as an expression of our deepest sympathy.