SR0415 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Virginia Lee "Ginny" Barker Dunn of Carmel, California, who passed away on April 27, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Ginny Dunn was born on January 20, 1922; she married Frank L. Harper in Kansas City, Missouri in 1940, and they moved to California and lived in Toluca Lake, where her interest in golf began; they later divorced; she married First Lt. Morgan Evans on October 19, 1945 in California, and they moved to Bloomington-Normal; he preceded her in death after more than 48 years of marriage; she later married Richard Dunn on December 29, 1987, and he preceded her in death after 33 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Ginny Dunn served as an American Red Cross volunteer in Long Beach, California during World War II; after moving to Bloomington-Normal, her social interests revolved around family, friends, and golf; her innate talent and interest in fashion and design led her to a career as a buyer coordinator; and

WHEREAS, Ginny Dunn was a club, intercity, and Central Illinois golf champion; she enjoyed good literature and planning social activities, including croquet tournaments for family and friends; while living in Del Mesa Carmel, she served as chair of the House Committee and was recognized as the Outstanding Del Mesan of the Year in 2007; and

WHEREAS, Ginny Dunn was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Lynn Harper; and

WHEREAS, Ginny Dunn is survived by her son, Peter B. (Stacey) Evans and their sons, Morgan and Peter J. Evans; her grandson, Taur (Ilse) Kiggins and their son, Ja'el; her granddaughters, Sequoia Livingston and Victoria Livingston Rankin; and her many nephews and nieces, including Catie Woods, with whom she was particularly close; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Virginia Lee "Ginny" Barker Dunn 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 Ginny Dunn as an expression of our deepest sympathy.