SR0946 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret Richardson, who passed away on June 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Richardson was born on April 13, 1924; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Richardson was involved in many organizations, including the International Flying Farmers, the Community Church of Richmond, and University of Illinois Extension of the Homemakers Organization; she was also very involved in the development of the Richardson Christmas Tree Farm and Corn Maze; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Richardson enjoyed being in her garden and living on her farm; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Richardson is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Owen Richardson; her children, Robert (Carol), Jane (Steve) Amundsen, George (Wendy), Peter (Arlana), and Dale (Sarah); her grandchildren, Jean (Jim) Valsa, Kai and Bryce Amundsen, Kenneth (Suzanne), and Andrew, Kyle, Ryan (Kristen), Emily, Isaac (Abby), Jacob, and Jennell Richardson; and her sister, Lois (the late Robert) Smith; therefore, be it

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

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