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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Doris
4 Sasser of Park Ridge, who passed away on February 6, 2007; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Doris Sasser, nee Doris Louise Hollerbach, was
6 born on December 25, 1920 in Chicago; her parents were the late
7 Emily and Fred Hollerbach; and
 
8     WHEREAS, She attended high school in Chicago and continued
9 her studies at North Park College; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Doris and Robert M. Sasser were married in 1946;
11 and together they raised three children, Susan, Fred, and John;
12 and
 
13     WHEREAS, Robert Sasser was the president of Chicago Freight
14 Car Leasing and his wife assisted him in the company; they
15 traveled extensively together, visiting Africa, China, and
16 Russia, and explored the United States in their camper;
17 together they were adventurous, eager to learn new things, and
18 enjoyed making new friends; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Together with her husband, Doris Sasser supported
20 organizations such as Avenues To Independence, Rainbow

 

 

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1 Hospice, Chicago Public Radio, Lutheran General Hospital, and
2 others; Mrs. Sasser and her family have been nominated to
3 receive the 2007 Distinguished Philanthropist Award from the
4 Association of Fundraising Professionals, Chicago Chapter; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Doris Sasser was a loving mother, wife,
6 grandmother, and great-grandmother; she is survived by her
7 three children and their spouses; her five grandchildren; her
8 three great-grandchildren; and her many good friends;
9 therefore, be it
 
10     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
11 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
12 mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Doris
13 Sasser; and be it further
 
14     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15 presented to the family of Doris Sasser as a symbol of our
16 sympathy.