HR0460 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Bettie Marie Kirschner of Streamwood for her service during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Bettie Kirschner was born on May 17, 1924, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Ottlie Roubinek; she enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 31, 1944, and served as a Pharmacist's Mate Third Class (PhM3c) until October 18, 1945, in San Diego, California; she took care of the wounded being brought back from the Pacific Theater; and

WHEREAS, Bettie Kirschner is very proud of her service to her country during World War II and proudly flies the flag regularly; and

WHEREAS, Bettie Kirschner was married to a U.S. Army veteran, Richard, who she wed in 1946; they had 2 children, Lynn (Larry) Hutton and Glen (Pam) Kirschner, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; she has resided in Streamwood for the last 30 years; she worked for Marshall Fields in downtown Chicago for many years and enjoys spending her vacations in Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Bettie Kirschner will be honored at an Honor Roll presentation at Hanover Township on July 2, 2013; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Bettie Kirschner and thank her for her service to her country during World War II; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bettie Kirschner as an expression of our esteem and respect.