SR1670 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joyce E. Swanson of Gurnee, who passed away on November 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Swanson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on September 27, 1927 to Ralph and Flo Randolph; she graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1949; she married W. Howard Swanson on September 23, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Swanson settled in Lake County and worked at the Downey Veteran Administration Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Swanson was involved with the Gurnee Grade School (now known as River Trail School) Parent-Teachers Association and the Girl Scouts; she was an active member of Gurnee Community Church for over 60 years; she enjoyed playing bridge, pinochle, word games, and watching her favorite TV shows; she became fast friends with whomever she was sitting next to, whether it was at a concert, play, or casino; she was affectionately know as "White Nana" in honor of her white hair; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Swanson was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Swanson is survived by her children, Nancy (Terry) Gordon and Barbara Swanson (York Chan); her grandchildren, Jodi (Kevin) Leafblad, Jeff Gordon, Janelle Rominski, Jamie (Kevin) Krutsch, and Jorie Rominski; her great-grandchildren, Madeline, Kennedy, Evan, Olin, and Penelope; her sister-in-law, Charlotte Randolph; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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