SR0365 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elsa M. Strite of Richmond, who passed away on November 19, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Elsa Strite was born on May 7, 1929 in Overkalix, Sweden; her parents were Eduard and Alma (nee Olson) Johanson; she married Lloyd "Bud" Strite on March 13, 1982 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from nursing school, Elsa Strite worked as a registered nurse for 45 years, working at Swedish Covenant and Edgewater Hospitals in Chicago; she later worked as a medical assistant for Dr. O'Donnell in Evanston for over 16 years until her retirement in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Elsa Strite was a member of Wonder Lake Bible Church in Wonder Lake; and

WHEREAS, Elsa Strite enjoyed hiking, skiing, gardening, and cooking; and

WHEREAS, Elsa Strite was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers; and

WHEREAS, Elsa Strite is survived by her husband, "Bud"; a sister, Gunnel Ragner; a niece; and a nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Elsa M. Strite; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Elsa Strite as an expression of our sympathy.