SR2268 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Linda Swanson of Waukegan, who passed away on September 26, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Linda Swanson was born to Frederick James Sr. and Johanna (Roper) Stefanowski on November 13, 1945; and

WHEREAS, Linda Swanson worked in retail and in childcare at Great Lakes Naval Base; and

WHEREAS, Linda Swanson loved babies, and frequently dressed up as Cat in the Hat from Dr. Seuss for them; and

WHEREAS, Linda Swanson is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles O. Swanson; her daughter, Tammy (Gurney) Hightower; her son, David (Melissa) Swanson; her grandchildren, Michael Chase, Samantha (Robert) Velez, Ariana, Dominic, and Maxwell Swanson, and Jesse, Angel, Marielena, and Adam Aranda; her great-granddaughter, Jayla Chase; her brothers, Frederick Stefanowski Jr., Robert Stefanowski, and Dennis (Pam) Stefanowski; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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