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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Roberta "Birdie" L. Bakalar of Crystal |
4 | | Lake, who passed away on June 18, 2017; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was born to Phyllis Copelin and |
6 | | Robert Knicker on August 4, 1955; she grew up in Bensenville |
7 | | and attended St. Mathews Grade School in Glendale Heights and |
8 | | Driscoll High School in Roselle; and
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9 | | WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was an employee with AT&T for many |
10 | | years and was a dedicated United States Postal Service employee |
11 | | in Cary for 18 years; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was extremely passionate about |
13 | | gardening and volunteered her time to help beautify the gardens |
14 | | at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church on Oak Street in |
15 | | Crystal Lake; she loved fishing, antiquing, and road trips; she |
16 | | had a genuine love of life, laughter, and a few beers with good |
17 | | friends; and
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18 | | WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar was preceded in death by her |
19 | | father, Robert; and
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20 | | WHEREAS, Roberta Bakalar is survived by her husband, |