HR1080 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Sharon Fawns on the occasion of her 80th birthday on January 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns was born on January 26, 1936 in Springfield; she moved to Williamsville shortly thereafter; and

WHEREAS, In Williamsville, Sharon Fawns and her husband were the owners of the Fawns Shell station on Historic Route 66; from this station, she employed many young people in Williamsville and operated one of the first concession stands in town; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns loves her dogs and her community and is always known to have a smile on her face; she is also an active member of the Sweetwater Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns is famous for her turkey and raisin dressing that she makes for Thanksgiving each year and for being one of the first residents of Williamsville to own a microwave; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns is a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and loves to support her favorite team; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns is the wife of "Junior" Fawns and the loving mother of Brent and Tracey Fawns; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Fawns is one of the most respected residents of Williamsville and is a bedrock of the community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sharon Fawns on the occasion of her 80th birthday and we wish her many more; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sharon Fawns as an expression of our esteem and respect.