SR1710 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margaret M. Snelten of Lake in the Hills, who passed away on November 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Snelten was born in Evanston on October 25, 1921; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Snelten was a social butterfly who took a caring and true interest in the lives of others; she was fiercely independent, had a sharp sense of humor, and amazed people with her quick wit; she cherished her many years playing baseball and was constantly active in her garden; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Snelten was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Wieber; her sisters, Eleanor and Lucille; and her brothers, Jerry, Lambert, Lawrence and John; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Snelten was the beloved wife of the late John J.; the beloved mother of Diane (Peter) Sorensen, David (Julie) Snelten, and Donald Snelten; the adored grandmother of Fallon (Guy) Dickson, Tara Wieber, John Snelten, Brooke Snelten, Jaclyn (Jeremy) Manning, Matthew Wieber, Kevin Sorensen, DJ Snelten, Mark Wieber, and Rob Wieber; and the loving great-grandmother of Giuliana Dickson and David Dickson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Margaret M. Snelten, 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 Margaret Snelten as an expression of our deepest sympathy.