HR0188 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Inez Cowsert on the occasion of her 100th birthday on March 19, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Inez Cowsert was born in Hardin County on March 19, 1915 to Raymond and Junie Vaught; she grew up in Gibsona and attended Pisgah School; and

WHEREAS, Inez Cowsert married Herbert Cowsert on January 15, 1936; they settled in the Saline Mines area in Gallatin County and had 3 children, Shirley Sue, Herbert V., and Gerald Jerome; and

WHEREAS, Inez and her husband lived on a farm and raised corn, beans, cattle, and hogs; they were active in the Presbyterian Church and social events of the community until his passing in 1964; and

WHEREAS, Inez Cowsert moved to Eldorado were she spent time in her garden and yard taking care of her flowers; and

WHEREAS, In 1974, Inez Cowsert's granddaughter, Jana, was born, and, in 1977, another granddaughter, Jaclyn, was born; she spent time watching and caring for them while their mother and father worked; and

WHEREAS, In July of 2011, Inez Cowsert moved to the Fountain View Care Home, where she enjoys watching Tv and reading; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Inez Cowsert on the occasion of her 100th birthday on March 19, 2015 and wish her many more wonderful years; and be it further

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