SR0368 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Devona A. Foley of Marengo, who passed away on November 24, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Devona Foley was born in New Athens on July 18, 1923 to Oliver and Elsie (nee Winkler) Laquet; she married Francis J. Foley on November 21, 1942 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elgin; and

WHEREAS, Devona Foley devoted her life to her family; she was a licensed beautician for many years and also worked at Warner Electric in Marengo; in her early years, she was a member of the award-winning Elgin Hawaiian Guitar Band and traveled with the band throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, Devona Foley was an active member for many years in the Rosarian Council at Sacred Heart Church in Marengo; and

WHEREAS, Devona Foley was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents; and her sisters, Dorothy and Carol Mae; and

WHEREAS, Devona Foley is survived by her children, Susann (Melvin) Steffen, Michael (Linda) Foley, Phillip (Ellen) Foley, Edward Foley, Bridgett (Walter) Prewett, Roberta (Robert) Dougherty, and Ronald (Marisela) Foley; her 12 grandchildren; her 16 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Eileen (Fred, Sr.) Missele and Audrey (the late Albert) Gyorr; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Devona A. Foley, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her; and be it further

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