SR1157 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dorothy A. Adams of McHenry, who passed away on October 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Adams was born in Summit on July 24, 1927 to David and Katherine (nee Kunik) Van Ort; she married Albert A. Adams at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Summit on May 5, 1951; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Adams worked as office administrator for Adams Repair Shop and Adams Lawn & Leisure; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Adams was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg; she was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. John's Blessed Virgin Sodality, Polish Legion #188, and the McHenry Moose Auxiliary; she volunteered at the North Chicago Veterans Hospital, the McHenry Veterans Clinic, and was a charter member of the American Legion Girls State 1944, a program to teach young women responsible citizenship and love for God and country; she also served as a Brownie and Cub Scout leader; she enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, and time with her family; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Albert A. Adams; her sister, Katherine Baron; and her brother, David Van Ort; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Adams is survived by her 6 children, Lawrence Adams, Gary (Julie) Adams, Linda (Tom) Tegtmeier, Kate Heald, John (Margaret) Adams, and Tim (Kellee) Adams; her 20 grandchildren, Larry, Stephanie, Ian, Becky, Katy, Brian, Tom, Sarah, Emily, Kim, Christina, Jason, Carissa, Ryan, Vinny, Danny, Katie, Nicky, Scott, and Brittney; her 7 great-grandchildren, Miles, Anderson, Tommy, Graham, Mary, Kendra, and Arnold; and her brother, Robert Van Ort; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dorothy A. Adams, 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 Dorothy Adams as an expression of our deepest sympathy.