SR2245 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lois Jean Powell, who passed away on November 15, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Lois Powell was born in Sheridan on December 1, 1933; she graduated from the Lake Forest School of Management; and

WHEREAS, Lois Powell worked at the Xerox Corporation for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Lois Powell was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and following the Chicago Cubs; most of all, she loved spending time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Lois Powell was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Fisher; and

WHEREAS, Lois Powell is survived by her husband, Ronald Powell; her children, Kelly (Mark) Morrissey, Bradley (Joanne) Powell, Steven Powell, and Kerry Fisher; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Tricia Kutrumanes), Mark (Amanda), Michelle, Matthew, Ronald, Camille, Michael, Tyler (Koni), Trevor (Jasmine), Sean (Rose), and Rachel; her great-grandchildren, Braylon, Jaylen, Rylee, and Jax; her sister, Joyce Lejcar; and her dear friend, Penney Wyman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lois Jean Powell 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 Lois Powell as an expression of our deepest sympathy.