SR0356 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lenora E. Frisby of McHenry, who passed away on December 9, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby was born in McHenry on March 30, 1917 to Robert J. and Elizabeth A. (nee Zens) Frisby; she was a lifelong resident of McHenry; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby began her career at Chicago National in 1941, working there until 1951; after working for an insurance company in Woodstock for about 5 years, in 1956 she began working in McHenry at the newly opened McHenry State Bank, beginning as the secretary to the President and working her way up to Assistant Cashier, then Vice-President, then Senior Vice-President and Trust Officer; she was elected to the Board of Directors and retired in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby was active in several organizations, including McHenry Business and Professional Women (formerly McHenry Women in Action), who named her "Woman of the Year"; she served as a volunteer for Family Alliance, FISH, and Meals on Wheels; she was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Church, a member of the St. Patrick's Ladies Guild, and a member of the Centegra Hospital Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby was an avid reader and loved poetry; she had a great sense of humor and enjoyed writing; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby was preceded in death by her parents; her 2 brothers, George and Robert Frisby; her 2 nieces, Sherry Bell and Cathy Sossong; her nephew, Craig Nellis, Sr.; and her longtime friend and companion, Melvin Walsh; and

WHEREAS, Lenora Frisby is survived by her 2 nieces, Trish Frisby and Sandy (James) Buegeler; her nephew, Michael (Jennifer) Frisby; and many great-nieces and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lenora E. Frisby, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, her 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 Lenora Frisby as an expression of our deepest sympathy.