SR0186 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joanne "Della" Fought of Peoria, who passed away on February 19, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Fought was born in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 1931 to William and Grace Hoagland; she married John "Jack" Fought in Denver on August 4, 1951; they settled in Peoria in 1969; she earned her master's degree in library science from the University of Illinois in 1974; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Fought worked as a librarian at Trewyn K-8 School and Illinois Community College, retiring in 1988; she also created a library at the Peoria County Jail and founded the Alpha Park Library in Bartonville; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Fought was active in many community organizations, including Common Place and the Center for Prevention of Abuse; along with her husband, she ran the Community Word newspaper for many years; she was a leader at the Universalist Unitarian Church, serving as President of the Board and as Chair of Social Action; she also served with 2 ministerial search committees, the Building Committee, the Women's Fellowship, and Women in Religion, as well as with district and national groups; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Fought was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her sons, John and Jeff; and her grandson, Bryan Fought; and

WHEREAS, Joanne Fought is survived by her son, Jason; therefore, be it

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