SR0409 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wanda L. Frank of Waukegan, formerly of Novi, Michigan, who passed away on June 4, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Frank (nee Woodcox) was born on June 10, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to Vernon and Alma May Woodcox; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Frank worked at the Ypsilanti Press for many years; after retiring, she volunteered at Kenwood Church of Christ in Livonia, Michigan, working in the office and cooking for special occasions; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Frank, affectionately known as "Lee", attended Community Christian Church in Waukegan and enjoyed taking several cruises and toured from Europe to Hawaii; she loved to read and was an avid Detroit sports fan, especially the Tigers; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Frank was preceded in death by her son, David Frank; her brothers, Lloyd and Bill Woodcox; and her parents; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Frank is survived by her children, Bob (Cheryl) Frank, Bill Frank (Gail Stevenson), Toni (Rick) Wojcik, Dan (Debbie) Frank, and Lisa (Gary) Edwards; her 6 grandchildren; and her 7 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

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