HR0303 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Marianne Lyon of Harrisburg, who passed away on February 6, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Marianne Lyon was born in Harrisburg to Luther and Margie Bell (Dixon) Alexander on January 30, 1938; she graduated from Harrisburg Township High School (HTHS) in 1956 and married Howard E. "Gene" Lyon on June 21, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Marianne Lyon worked as a secretary at Harrisburg High School for several years; she later owned and operated Brides Boutique and Marianne's Catering, where she served many brides and prom goers from all over Southern Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Marianne Lyon was a lifelong member of First Church of God, where she served in many capacities, including Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and on various boards; she enjoyed china painting and was a member of the Shawnee China Painters Guild; she organized monthly meetings and class reunions for HTHS; and

WHEREAS, Marianne Lyon was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Guthrie, Lyndel "Toad", and Tom Alexander; and

WHEREAS, Marianne Lyon is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gene; her daughter, Julie (Tim) McRoy; her sons, David (Lisa) and Toby Lyon; her grandchildren, Andrea, Aaron, and Alexander McRoy, Lydia and Chloe Lyon, Brooke Crane, Madison Medley, and Garrett Jenkins; her great-grandchild, Phoenix Womick; her special nephew, Kenny Jenkins; many other nieces and nephews; and her brother, Curtis Dixon Alexander; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marianne Lyon, 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 Marianne Lyon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.