SR1848 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty L. McShane of Waukegan, who passed away on June 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane was born in Zion to Gladstone and Bertha Riehl on May 29, 1931; she graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1948 and married Ed at the Christian Catholic Church in Zion on June 22, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane worked for the law firm of Finn, Geiger & Rafferty from 1948 to 1972; she was also a professional photographer and enjoyed taking pictures of sunrises and nature; she won many blue ribbons, competitions, and art shows; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane attended the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Waukegan for over 40 years and then the Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion for over 20 years, where she also served as treasurer for the Women's Fellowship; she was also an active member and treasurer of the Lake County Art League; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane enjoyed peanut butter and bread, cooking, listening to bird songs, gardens, stargazing, reading the bible, and following the news; she was very generous and donated to a number of charitable organizations; she always remembered birthdays and sent handwritten cards to loved ones and friends; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Ed; and her in-laws, Edgar and Dorothy McShane; and

WHEREAS, Betty McShane is survived by her son, Larry McShane; her brother, Roger (Caroline) Riehl; her nieces, Bernadette and Lucinda; her nephew, Roger Jr.; and her cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Betty L. McShane, 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 Betty McShane as an expression of our deepest sympathy.