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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of former
4State Senator Beverly J. Fawell of Glen Ellyn, who passed away
5at the age of 82 on June 22, 2013; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Beverly Fawell was born on September 17, 1930, in
7Oak Park; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The Fawell family was among the earliest settlers
9of suburban DuPage County, and became known for their
10involvement in local and State politics; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell served with distinction in the
12Illinois House of Representatives from 1981 through 1982 and in
13the Illinois Senate from 1983 through 1999; and
 
14    WHEREAS, While serving in the Illinois State Legislature,
15Beverly Fawell mentored countless legislators by promoting
16compassion and sensitivity; and
 
17    WHEREAS, During her 18 years of dedicated service in the
18Illinois General Assembly, Beverly Fawell became known as a
19champion for developmentally disabled children, seniors, and
20disadvantaged citizens; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Beverly Fawell's final act as a State lawmaker was
2to pass legislation establishing assisted-living centers so
3that seniors had choices for how they would live out their
4golden years; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell served for many years as a Milton
6Township Republican Committeewoman; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell set personal ambition aside in 1999
8when she retired from the Illinois Senate so she could help
9care for her grandchildren when her son Steven passed away; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was the loving mother of Jeff
11(Blanche), Judy, Scott (Andrea), and Steve; grandmother of Dan,
12Tim, Joe, Katie, Jon, Michael, and Nikki; and great-grandmother
13of Liz, Mike, Emma, and Steven; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was preceded in death by her former
15husband, Bruce Fawell and by her beloved son, Steven; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was known as a great role model,
17advocate, and community leader; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell was a wonderful person who loved her
19family, her community, and her friends; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Betty Fawell left a priceless legacy for the
2people of Glen Ellyn and of DuPage County; therefore, be it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5we mourn the passing of Beverly J. Fawell, and extend our most
6sincere and deep condolences to her family, friends, and all
7who knew and loved her; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Beverly Fawell as an expression or
10our deepest sympathy.