SR1479 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1479 LRB100 21090 ALS 36930 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Helen Theresa Burns of Carlinville, who passed away on February 22, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Burns was one of ten children born in Carlinville to Joseph L. and Helena (Koster) Costello on February 19, 1934; she graduated from Carlinville High School in 1952; she married John W. Burns at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville on November 24, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Burns retired from Prairie Glove Factory after 19 years of employment; she also worked as an in-home caregiver for several years; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Burns was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville; she enjoyed gardening and loved the company of her cats and dogs; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Burns was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Catherine Atteberry, Margaret Fritzsche, Caroline Regli, Irene Joiner, Marie Young, Florence Burritt; and her brothers, Joseph (Tony) Costello, Joseph (Bud) Costello, and Paul (Beak) Costello; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Burns is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Deb (Dave) Rathgeb; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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