HR0497 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman of Oak Lawn on her 100th birthday; and

WHEREAS, She was born on September 5, 1911 to Charles and Mary Weiler Arp in Chicago and is the eldest of their 11 children; and

WHEREAS, She married Joseph "Joe" Coleman on April 21, 1941 at St. Paul's Church in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman and her husband raised their children, Denise and Terry, at St. Sabina's Parish in Chicago and, after becoming "empty-nesters", moved to Oak Lawn; and

WHEREAS, Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman is a fan of the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, and Bears, reads the Chicago Tribune on a daily basis, walks to keep in shape, and never says no to an invitation to go out with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman is an avid knitter and crocheter, making memories for her 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman will celebrate her 100th birthday with her family and friends on September 10, 2011; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman on her centennial birthday celebration and wish her continued good health and happiness; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mary "Mae" Arp Coleman as a symbol of our respect and esteem.