SR2198 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jean Marie Adams of McHenry, who passed away on July 28, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Jean Adams was born in Oswestry, Wales, United Kingdom to Jonathan and Harriet Derrick on August 29, 1926; during World War II, she met Robert Adams while he was stationed near her village; they emigrated to the United States after the war ended and were married on August 23, 1947; she and her husband lived in Elgin and New Orleans, Louisiana before settling in McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Jean Adams worked for the Monsanto Corporation in the United Kingdom during, and shortly after, World War II; once in the United States, she began her married life as a homemaker; she later worked for Illinois Bell, and then spent 12 years as a librarian at McHenry West High School, retiring in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Jean Adams enjoyed driving with the top down on her 1967 Mustang, "Old Bess"; she loved to hunt for bargains while shopping, and always got a real thrill when she found one; she enjoyed singing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching British television shows, and spending time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Jean Adams preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her siblings; and her son-in-law, Ted Frett; and

WHEREAS, Jean Adams is survived by her three children, Cynthia (David) Karls, Jill (Mark) Voboril, and Brian (Amanda) Adams; her grandchildren, Meredith (Jim) Tuttle, Jonathan Frett, Alyson, Melissa, and A.J. Voboril, and Maximilian and Cindy Rose Adams; her great-grandchildren, Courtney (Brett) MacDonald and James (Jaci) Tuttle; and her great-great-grandchildren, Kylie, Mason, and Emma; therefore, be it

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