SR0401 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Helen H. Numbers, who passed away on December 10, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Numbers was born in Elkhart on January 14, 1921 to James A. and Jessica E. Havey; she married Dr. Leroy Numbers on June 30, 1951; she graduated from Columbia Union College in Tacoma Park, Maryland; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Numbers received her doctorate from the Illinois College of Podiatry, where she was a professor for 12 years; she practiced podiatry in Crystal Lake for more than 35 years and was one of the founders of the podiatry department at McHenry Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Numbers was active in many civic and educational organizations; she was a 10-year member of the District 47 Board of Education and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Numbers was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Leroy Numbers; and her brother, Col. James Havey; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Numbers is survived by her son, Alan (Kristi), and her grandson, Patrick; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. Helen H. Numbers, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, her 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 Dr. Numbers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.