SR1530 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Karen M. Hoyt of Woodstock, who passed away on October 1, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Karen Hoyt was born on August 24, 1943 in Woodstock; her parents were Delmar and Isabel Carlson Shook; she married John R. Hoyt on January 15, 1966 at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock; and

WHEREAS, Karen Hoyt directed the Cherub Choir at Grace Lutheran Church for many years; she also worked at Dean Street Elementary School for 24 years; and

WHEREAS, Karen Hoyt was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Eugene (Ruth) Shook; and

WHEREAS, Karen Hoyt is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John R. Hoyt; 3 children, Tammy (Michael) Thomas, Michael (Mary) Hoyt, and Steven (Michelle) Hoyt; 8 grandchildren, Nathan Thomas, Maggie Thomas, Jada Hoyt, Jaxon Hoyt, Cameron Cross, Courtney Cross, Catherine Cross, and Christian Cross; 2 brothers, Robert (Joyce) Shook and Lavern "Ernie" (Mary Lou) Shook; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Karen M. Hoyt; and be it further

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