SR1821 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dorothy E. "Dottie" Kane of Godfrey, who passed away on May 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Dottie Kane was born in Alton to Louis and Margaret (Shannon) Begnel on August 24, 1930; she graduated from Marquette Catholic High School; she married T. Patrick Kane on August 11, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Before marrying Pat, Dottie Kane worked for the telephone company; and

WHEREAS, Dottie Kane was devoted to her faith and her family; her home was always open to family and friends, and there was always plenty of food and drink; she was a gracious host, who relished big family occasions and dinners; and

WHEREAS, Dottie Kane was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pat; her brother, Don Begnel; and her sister, Martha Fosha; and

WHEREAS, Dottie Kane is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary Ellen and Pat Richards, Tom and Janet Kane, John and Joan Kane, Beth and Rob Holtz, and Chris and Nici Kane; her grandchildren, Amy Fahnestock, Patrick Kane, David Kane, Matt Richards, Mary Mauro, Joe Kane, Jack Kane, Kate Holtz, Danny Holtz, Michael Holtz, Ellie Kane, Annie Kate Kane, and Chloe Kane; her 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Margie Dey; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Joyce Kane; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dorothy E. "Dottie" Kane 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 Dottie Kane as an expression of our deepest sympathy.