SR1536 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Helen Koper, who passed away on November 25, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Helen Koper was born in North Chicago on May 1, 1923; and

WHEREAS, Helen Koper, along with her husband, owned and operated Koper Foods in the Old Polish section of North Chicago for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, Helen Koper loved to cook and had many favorite polish dishes that she prepared; she kept an immaculate home and was known for cleaning all the surrounding yards and streets; she loved the outdoors; she made sure that her appearance was always top notch and loved getting her nails polished and her hair done; most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Helen Koper was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Steve Koper; and

WHEREAS, Helen Koper is survived by her loving son and caregiver, Thomas Koper; her loving son, Steve Koper; her 5 grandchildren, Mike Koper, Cathy Miscenic, Laura (Ralph) Strathmann, Joseph (Carleigh) Koper, and Mandy (Shane) Gruchow; her 9 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends who will miss her sense of humor and kind soul; therefore, be it

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