SR1309 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nancy McKillen of Waukegan, who passed away on November 27, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Nancy McKillen was born in Galesburg on September 17, 1935 to George and Dorothy (nee Woolsey) Bruce; she graduated from Hampshire High School and attended Northern Illinois University, eventually completing her degree in education at Carthage College 30 years later after raising her family; and

WHEREAS, Nancy McKillen taught at Mother of God grade school in Waukegan and its successor, Lake Shore Catholic Academy, for over 35 years; she loved children of all ages and was proud to have taught many different grades during her career, as well as music and physical education; during the 1970s and 80s, she also owned and managed Barro's Pizza on Grand Avenue in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Nancy McKillen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, babysitting her grandkids, crossword puzzles, and watching the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls; and

WHEREAS, Nancy McKillen was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Nancy McKillen is survived by her brothers, Bob (Virginia) Bruce and James (Judy) Bruce; her 3 children, Patrick (Diane) McKillen, Beth McKillen (Nathan Godfried), and Mike McKillen; her 5 grandchildren; and her 3 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nancy McKillen, 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 Nancy McKillen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.