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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with regret of the death of Thelma Whittington of
4 Benton on October 9, 2005; and
 
5     WHEREAS, She was born on October 21, 1909 in the Frisco
6 area of Northern Township in Franklin County, the daughter of
7 John Ewing and Lavina McKenny Clinton; she married Herman Bruce
8 Whittington; he preceded her in death on August 25, 1971; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Mrs. Whittington began her career of more than 37
10 years as a school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse; she was
11 affectionately known to her pupils and many others as "Miss
12 Thelma"; and
 
13     WHEREAS, She was a devoted member of North Benton Baptist
14 Church where she was an active participant in the JOY group and
15 played piano for seniors; she set an example for young and old
16 alike with her faithful church attendance; and
 
17     WHEREAS, The passing of Thelma Whittington has been deeply
18 felt by many, especially her sister, Evelyn Beasley; her
19 special friend and caregiver, Shirley Martin; and numerous
20 nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends;
21 therefore, be it
 
22     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
23 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
24 Thelma Whittington, and we extend our sincere condolences to
25 her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it
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27     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
28 presented to her family as an expression of our deepest
29 sympathy.