SR0557 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0557 LRB102 20861 ECR 29743 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary L. Van Norman of Peoria, who passed away on October 5, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was born to Donald E. and Lucille (Dunne) Rogy in Peoria on May 11, 1944; she graduated from the Academy of Our Lady in 1962 and remained close with a group of friends who continued getting together to attend Mass or celebrate birthdays for over 60 years; she married Dick Van Norman on September 28, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Mary Norman started Kidsmobile Child Transportation Service before opening Mary's Little Lambs In-Home Daycare, which she lovingly operated for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights; she was also a longtime season ticket holder of Bradley University's Men's Basketball and a member of the Braves Club; and

WHEREAS, Mary Norman was an active and supportive mother and was very close with her children; she was an avid gardener and was known for her delicious baking talents, especially her pies and pumpkin bread; and

WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Gene, Dick, and Tom Rogy; and her sisters, Kathy Armato and Julie Linne; and

WHEREAS, Mary Van Norman is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dick; her daughter, Lynn Van Norman; her son, Rich (Kellie) Van Norman; her grandchildren, Olivia, Isabella, and Alex Van Norman; her sister, Sue (RB) Brenenstall; and her 22 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mary L. Van Norman and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mary Van Norman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.