SR2150 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Patricia Carolyn Miller, who passed away on July 2, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller was born on October 2, 1936 in North Chicago; she attended Holy Family Grade School in North Chicago and Waukegan High School; she married Bennett Miller on October 9, 1954 at Holy Family Church; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller served as a school secretary in North Chicago School District #64 for 23 years; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller and her husband were members of the Lake County Social and Golf Club, called the "Lucky Group", for 30 years; her quick wit, love of laughter, and enjoyment for the game of golf epitomized the essence of the club; she was crowned the first "Mrs. Lucky", an annual award from the club; she was also an active member of the Waushara Country Club of Wautoma, generously volunteering her time to various club activities; she was the first woman to serve as a board member of the club; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller enjoyed fine writing, singing, dancing, theatre, and traveling with her husband; they spent many summers with their family on Pearl Lake and winters golfing in Florida; she also enjoyed music and led many Waukegan Knights of Columbus sing-alongs in the 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Marks, and her siblings, Loretta Edwards, James Marks, Margaret Kimpler, and Robert Marks; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Miller is survived by her husband, Bennett; her children, Christian (Mai-Lis), Lisa (Jeff) Kasper, Mark (Julie), and Susan (Bill) Harkin; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Jane Hissem; her brother-in-law, Joe Miller; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Patricia Carolyn Miller; and be it further

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