SR2574 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Janice Phyllis Lane of Johnsburg, who passed away on December 4, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Janice Lane was born to John and Emelia (Siirila) Zapuscienski on December 17, 1939; in high school, she was the class secretary and received the DAR Award; she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in education in 1962 and married Richard Lane at First United Methodist Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Janice Lane was a teacher for the Johnsburg School District for many years; and

WHEREAS, Janice Lane was a Girl Scout Leader, and active with the Red Hat Society, the Jaycettes, and First United Methodist Church in McHenry; she enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles; she loved to travel, especially to Door County, Wisconsin, but her favorite times were those spent with her family and friends; she was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, Janice Lane was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Christine Elizabeth; and

WHEREAS, Janice Lane is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard; her children, Sue (Dan) Wasik, Amy Lane, Cindy (David) Weston, and Kathy Lane (Mark Hutchison); and her grandchildren, Nick, Patrick, Andy, Jon, Maddie, Ella, Sofia, Paige, Zach, and Harriet; therefore, be it

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