SR0473 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth Agnes Philyaw "Betsy" Boettle of Waukegan, who passed away on November 14, 2011; and

WHEREAS, She was born in Zion on December 13, 1929 and settled in Waukegan to make a career as a legal secretary and bring up her family; she enjoyed music, family, friends, her dogs, and reading; she advocated for animal rescue and was a supporter of the local animal shelter; and

WHEREAS, She was a gracious listener and will be remembered as being a constant and steadfast presence to many who knew and loved her; and

WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and A. Everett Philyaw; her husband; Walter Boettle; her brothers, Chester Philyaw, George Philyaw, and Raymond Philyaw; and her sister, June Strezo; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Agnes Philyaw "Betsy" Boettle is survived by her daughter, Roberta A. Ross; her son, Randy M. Ross; her sisters, Barbara Kessler and Pat Camper; her sister-in-law, Gladys Philyaw; her grandchildren, Rand Matthew Ross, Remington Ross, Katie Lynn Mucklevane, and Talon Vincente Walter Ross; and her many nieces, nephews, and special nephew, Steve Strezo; 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 Elizabeth Agnes Philyaw "Betsy" Boettle; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Elizabeth Agnes Philyaw "Betsy" Boettle as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.