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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of Beverly Thompson of Forest Park; and
 
4     WHEREAS, She was the Director of the Forest Park Howard
5 Mohr Community Center; she oversaw senior programs, youth
6 programs, and community events, including Groovin' in the
7 Grove, Rib Fest, and the annual Health Fair; and she
8 coordinated Meals on Wheels and the Food Pantry; and
 
9     WHEREAS, She was a member of the Community Education
10 Council and a former board member of West Suburban Senior
11 Services; and
 
12     WHEREAS, She began working for the Village of Forest Park
13 in 1981 through the Community Center; over the years she became
14 a valued asset and was appointed Assistant to the Coordinator
15 in 1985; in 1998 she was appointed Director; and
 
16     WHEREAS, She was a Chicago Cubs fan and a great fan of
17 Bobby Vinton; she held the title of world champion bubble gum
18 blower as a youngster, and appeared on the game show "I've Got
19 a Secret" as a result; and
 
20     WHEREAS, She is survived by her husband, Lou; her children,

 

 

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1 Julie and Michael (Stacy); and her grandchildren, Reid, David,
2 and Kevin; therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL
4 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
5 her community, her friends, and her family, the passing of
6 Beverly Thompson; and be it further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Beverly Thompson as a symbol of our
9 sympathy.