SR2314 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anne N. Brinn of Rock Island, who passed away on October 17, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Anne Brinn was born in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania to Julia and George Neveras on January 8, 1916; she received her registered nursing degree at St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Philadelphia and served as a nurse in the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II; she married Robert W. Brinn in Huntsville, Alabama on May 16, 1942; and

WHEREAS, Anne Brinn worked at the Veterans Hospital in Washington, D.C. while her husband attended law school at Georgetown University; they subsequently returned to reside in Rock Island; and

WHEREAS, Anne Brinn was a member and past-President of the Rock Island County Bar Auxiliary; she was a member and last of the founders of The ARC of Rock Island County founded in 1952; she was a charter member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Anne Brinn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, Robert H.; her parents; her four sisters; and her four brothers; and

WHEREAS, Anne Brinn is survived by her son, Michael Brinn (Jessica Brady), and her grandchildren, David Brinn and Kelly Brinn; therefore, be it

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