SR0481 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Millie Cox of Metropolis on Sunday, October 2, 2005; and

WHEREAS, She lived a full life obtaining the age of 74 years-old, and retired from Lourdes hospital in Paducah, where she served as a central supply supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Cox attended Seven Mile Baptist Church in Metropolis, and was a valued member of her community; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Millie Cox has been deeply felt by many, especially her daughter, Martha (Thomas) Bunting; her two sons, Steve and Tim (Anisa) Cox; her six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Hedy Kennedy of Brookport; and several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cox; her parents Zed and Helen Rixie Swinnie; and one sister; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Millie Cox, and we extend our deepest sympathy 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 Mrs. Cox as an expression of our sincere condolences.