HR1334 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Julie Ann Alexander of Jerseyville, who passed away on May 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Julie Alexander was born in Alton to Donald J. and Dorothy V. (Hogle) Calvey on August 23, 1965; she married Larry J. Alexander in Jerseyville on June 24, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Julie Alexander worked as Activity Director at VIP Manor in Wood River; she later worked as the Activity Director at Jerseyville Manor; after having children, she opened up her home as a daycare with the assistance of her mother; once her daughters began elementary school, she started working at Strang & Parish, Ltd./Colonial Title & Escrow in 2002 until her retirement in April of 2016; along with her husband, she owned Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home; and

WHEREAS, Julie Alexander was a member of First Assembly of God Church of Jerseyville, where she spent many years as a Sunday school teacher; she was also involved in school activities with her daughters from grade school through college; she was active with the Jersey County Relay for Life and a member of the Jersey County Republican Women; and

WHEREAS, Julie Alexander was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Bernice Alexander; her brothers-in-law, James, Gary, and Ronald Alexander; and her sister-in-law, Carolyn Alexander; and

WHEREAS, Julie Alexander is survived by her husband, Larry; her daughters, Alyssa Breann Alexander and Kari Jo Alexander; her special niece whom she raised as a daughter and her husband, Kristie and Brad Ross, and their son and Julie's special buddy, David Ross; her brother and his wife, Steve and Amanda Calvey; her brother-in-law and his wife, Floyd and Diane Alexander; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Julie Ann Alexander, 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 Julie Alexander as an expression of our deepest sympathy.