SR0211 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marion E. Dixson (nee Vioski) of Waukegan, who passed away on March 26, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Marion E. Dixson was born on April 10, 1933; her parents were Tunie and John Vioski; she was a lifelong resident of Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Marion E. Dixson was an active member of the St. Dismas Women's Club, the U.S. Steel Retiree Club, AARP, Nor Star Bank Ambassador Club, and she participated in activities at the Waukegan Township Senior Center; and

WHEREAS, Marion E. Dixson loved to travel, go to casinos, and spend as much time as possible with her family; she enjoyed meeting with her friends for breakfast on Wednesdays and lunch with her Holy Child Alumni; she will be missed by her many friends; and

WHEREAS, Marion E. Dixson was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John William Vioski; and her sister, Isabelle Kick; and

WHEREAS, Marion E. Dixson was the loving wife of Larry Dixson for 55 years; she was the mother of three children, Deborah A. (Steven) Dunlap, Donna J. (David) Bell, and Daniel L. (Wendy) Dixson; she had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; she is also survived by her brother, Joseph Vioski; and her sister, Evelyn Riley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Marion E. Dixson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marion E. Dixson as an expression of our sympathy.