SR2041 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Ellen Burg of Woodstock, who passed away on September 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Burg was born in Woodstock to Harold and Mary Agnes (Bolger) Evans on January 17, 1934; she graduated from St. Mary High School in 1951 and married Joseph C. Burg at St. Mary Church in Woodstock on September 7, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Burg worked at the First National Bank of Woodstock until she started a family; for many years she was a homemaker and focused on raising her children; she started working part time for the Welcome Wagon, introducing newcomers to the city of Woodstock; she later worked part-time at Montgomery Ward for several years; she then returned to banking for the First National Bank of Woodstock and continued there for nearly 40 years, retiring at age of 77; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Burg was a long-time member of the St. Mary Mariola Club and volunteered her time for various school and church related projects; she enjoyed travel planning and organized many trips for friends and family; she was an avid sports fan, cheering for the Cubs, Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers, and most importantly, the sporting teams of her children and grandchildren; for many years, she and her husband owned a second home near the Wisconsin Dells where they enjoyed entertaining; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Burg was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and her husband, Joseph; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Burg is survived by her children, Mary Jo Burg, Marcia (Jeff) Porter, Gary (Wendy) Burg, Robert Burg, and Michelle (Curtis) Price; her grandchildren, Meagan (Andrew Ruehl) Porter, C. J. Price, Abigail Burg, Alivia Price, Kylie Burg, Madelyn Price, and Jason Burg; her great-grandchildren, Caden and Cambrie Ruehl; her sister-in-law, Susan Evans; her very special cousins, Al Evans and Mary Ann Sharp; and by 43 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 Mary Ellen Burg 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 Mary Ellen Burg as an expression of our deepest sympathy.