HR1052 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathleen "Kay" R. Rolando of Farmington, who passed away on April 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Kay Rolando was born in Farmington on November 21, 1929 to Dave Settles and Alita Louella (nee Davis) Berdine; she graduated from Farmington High School in 1947 and married Rudolph "Bud" Rolando on February 10, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington; and

WHEREAS, Kay Rolando started working for the Central Illinois Light Company in Peoria; she then worked at the Bank of Farmington for nearly 40 years, serving as the first female cashier; she served as a board member of the Fulton County Housing Authority for 14 years and on the Farmington Library Board for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Kay Rolando was an avid golf enthusiasts and long-time member of the Canton Country Club; she enjoyed track and field and traveling across the State with her husband following track and field events; she also enjoyed swing dancing, 1940s music, and playing pinochle and bridge; she was a member of the Rebekah Order of the Oddfellow Lodge in Farmington, serving as Past Noble Grand's of the Lodge; and

WHEREAS, Kay Rolando was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bud; her parents; and her brother, Wes Settles; and

WHEREAS, Kay Rolando is survived by her son, Anthony "Tony" V. Rolando; daughter-in-law, Diana (nee Dillard) Rolando; grandson, Matthew Charles; granddaughter-in-law, Leah (nee Mandrell) Rolando; and great-grandchildren, Carter William and Audrey Elizabeth; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kathleen "Kay" R. Rolando, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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