SR0948 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara Hamsmith of Aurora, who passed away on August 31, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith was born on February 24, 1950, in Aurora; her parents were Frank Sr. and Norma (Musso) Guzauskas; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from North Central College in 2009 after going back to college part-time for 11 years; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Barbara Hamsmith worked as a secretary, computer programmer, material handling sales specialist, and bookkeeper; she also enjoyed working side by side with her husband for many years in his accounting practice; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith was a church organist for more than 40 years, first at St. Peter's Church in Aurora and then at Holy Angels Church; she also served as an Extraordinary Minister at Holy Angels; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith enjoyed making breakfast on Sundays after early Mass with her husband, antiquing, spending quality time with her family, bowling, baking, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Hamsmith is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Jerry; her wonderful children, Matthew (Lisa) and Rachel; her granddaughter, Cecilia; her sisters, Karen (William) Oleckno and Jeannie (Daniel) Currie; her brother, Frank (Elizabeth) Guzauskas; her many special nieces, nephews, and grandnephews; and her best friends, Patrick and Mary Dougherty; 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 Barbara Hamsmith; and be it further

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