SR0672 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 Christine Marie Forwe of Mundelein on Sunday, January 8, 2006; and

WHEREAS, She was born on July 13, 1975, to George and Judy (nee Glogovsky) Forwe; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Forwe showed competitively in AKC and UKC dog obedience and agility competitions from a power wheelchair, and often she brought home ribbons; in 1995, she did a freestyle demonstration in York, Pennsylvania; on Sundays, she would often visit nursing homes with her Shelties; she was often seen about town with her Sheltie that she had personally trained to be her service animal; and

WHEREAS, She became interested in dog activities as a member of the 4-H Tailwaggers, which included participation in parades and local and State dog shows; she was a member of the WI-IL Agility Group and trained at Foster's Obedience Center; she will be missed by her Shetland Sheepdogs, Tiffany and Cory, as she joins her canine angels, Oliver, Glossy, Elizabeth, and Emily; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her precious dogs, the passing of Christine Marie Forwe has been deeply felt by many, especially her parents; her paternal grandma, Mary Forwe (nee Plaslenski); her cousins who were like siblings, Cindy, Mark, Kim, John, Mike, Lynn, Colleen (also her godmother), Bob, Jimmy, Cathy, Mike, and Lisa; her godfather, Larry; her godson, Jordan; and her special friend, Emma; she was also preceded in death by her paternal grandpa, George Frowe Sr.; her maternal grandpa, Anton Glogovsky; her maternal grandma, Frances Glogovsky (nee Witek); her stepgrandma, Margaret Glogovsky (nee Stouffer); and her very dear great-aunt, Marcy Witek; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Christine Marie Forwe, and we 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 her family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.