SR0089 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0089 LRB102 16212 LAW 21591 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rosemarie Long of Sherman, who passed away on February 3, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long was born in Springfield to Jack B. and Stella M. (Sicilia) Feleccia on July 11, 1941; she married John H. "Jack" Long on August 10, 1963; she lived in Springfield for the majority of her life; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long served as the Republican chair of Sangamon County for 17 years; she was passionate about politics, and she thoroughly enjoyed being involved with and serving the public; she retired from the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long represented District 10 while serving on the Sangamon County Board from 1992 to 2010, where she served as the vice chairman from 2004 to 2010; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long gave her time to a number of organizations; she served as the chairman of the World War II Memorial fundraiser in 2002 and the 1997 Special Olympics fundraiser; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long was known for having two great loves, her husband Jack and a man by the name of Elvis; she loved baking with her grandchildren and playing dice games with her siblings and in-laws; she provided an annual meatball and pasta dinner for the Williamsville High School softball team; she will be remembered for her unfailing devotion to and affection for her family; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Rosemarie Long is survived by her husband of over 57 years, John H. "Jack" Long; her sons, Brad Long and Brian (Lori) Long; her grandchildren, Valerie Scheina, Anthony Long, Feleshia Long, Hayley Long, and Payton Long; her great-grandchildren, Cassidy Scheina, Bella Scheina, and Bryleigh Rose Scheina; her sisters, Mary (Charles) Choate and Betty Jo (Thomas) Blasko; her brother, Thomas (Toni) Feleccia; and her several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Rosemarie Long 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 Rosemarie Long as an expression of our deepest sympathy.