SR0321 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Henrietta Cecelia Nell; and

WHEREAS, Henrietta Nell was born in Johnsburg to Henry M. and Clara (nee Freund) Nell; and

WHEREAS, Henrietta Nell worked for Illinois Bell until moving to New Jersey, where she worked for AT&T until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Henrietta Nell was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Agatha's Court 777, the Telephone Pioneers of America, Soroptimist International-President (2 years) Essex County and President (2 years) Morris, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Spark", Henrietta Nell was an avid gardener, a talented knitter, and a creative hobbyist; and

WHEREAS, Henrietta Nell is survived by her sister, Ethel Nell; her sister-in-law, Elaine (the late Henry) Nell; her nieces, Cindy (Rick Sweeney) Oeffling, Jessie (Dennis) Smith, and Beth Staley; her great-nephews, Nick (Amy) Oeffling, Brad (April) Oeffling, Chris Smith, Dave Smith, and Matt (Becky Bland) Staley; and her 2 great-great-nephews, Braylen Oeffling and Grant Oeffling; therefore, be it

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