HR1657 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, One of the most colorful people to grace the halls of the Illinois State Capitol will soon leave after almost forty-six years of service to the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, If you needed to find this bright spot, you needed to look no further than outside the door, where she could be seen enjoying the weather and a smoke; and

WHEREAS, Sue Staley is one of a kind; one co-worker described her as a contradiction and an enigma; Sue loves to travel, but hates to fly; she loves boating and fishing, but hates the water; she loves Las Vegas and Tunica, but does not like gambling; and she says she is a terrible cook, but everything she makes is delicious; and

WHEREAS, She began her time with the State in the Illinois Department of Conservation (now Natural Resources); she then worked for Public Health, returned to Conservation, and then worked full time for the Attorney General's Office; and

WHEREAS, On June 6, 1972 she began working for the Illinois House of Representatives, working for Representatives Bob Terzich, Bill Laurino, Ralph Capparelli, and most recently Kurt Granberg; and

WHEREAS, During her long career serving the Members of the House, she has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the House of Representative's most loyal, helpful, and friendly employees; and

WHEREAS, Sue is known as a walking encyclopedia of useless facts and trivia; she loves Jeopardy and other trivia based games; she can name songs and their singers by hearing a few notes; she loves to solve puzzles of all types; and she is a big sweetie, always remembering to ask about people and their families, concerned and compassionate for others and their well-being; and

WHEREAS, She is passionate about bingo; she has traveled out of Springfield to find a new game, whether it be X, postage stamp, or cover-all, Sue loves to play and listen for her favorite vitamin, B-12, to be called; and

WHEREAS, Sue has been blessed with a great family, including her father, the late Louis "Newt" Staley, and her mother, Wilma Staley; her sisters, Jane, Laura, and Rita; her nieces, Jessica, Nancy, Molly, Julia, Maureen, and Bridget; her nephew, Jack; and her wonderful husband, Jim Gardner; and

WHEREAS, Sue and Jim were married on February 14, 1999 at Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas; Sue was escorted down the aisle by an Elvis impersonator and had over twenty friends and family members in attendance; and

WHEREAS, Sue was almost taken from us on that Valentine's Day in 1999 when the feathers that trimmed her wedding dress began burning from her cigarettes; she is truly an original and will be greatly missed by her friends throughout the Capitol, the Stratton and Howlett buildings, and the many businesses she frequents in downtown Springfield; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sue Staley on her upcoming retirement; we wish her the very best and only ask that she stop by and visit once in a while; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sue Staley as a symbol of our friendship, our love, and our deep respect.