SR2032 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Carole Ann Taylor of Rosewood Heights, who passed away on June 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Carole Taylor was born in Decatur to Ross and Edna (Yocom) Brown on October 19, 1934; she graduated from Stonington High School in 1953; she married Norman Eugene Taylor on July 15, 1956 and they moved to Rosewood Heights in 1963; and

WHEREAS, Carole Taylor was a dedicated member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 53 years; she served in many volunteer capacities, most recently as the Chair of the Memorials Committee; she was actively involved in the Alton Christan Woman's Club and served as the Chairperson of the local chapter of Stonecroft Ministries; she was a member of the Illinois State Medical Society Alliance for 56 years and served on its board for 25 years; she served four terms as the President of the Madison County Medical Alliance; she was a Girl Scout Leader, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a secretary of Job Daughters-Bethel 88; and

WHEREAS, Carole Taylor hosted visiting missionaries and speakers, Bible study groups, Rotary Club holiday parties, and the occasional fish fry; she loved to entertain guests and her dining room hosted many family dinners and gatherings; she supported her grandchildren in sports and other pursuits; and

WHEREAS, Carole Taylor was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Norman; her parents; and her in-laws, Charles and Virginia Taylor; and

WHEREAS, Carole Taylor is survived by her children, Jill (William) Sullivan, Judy (Steve) Woods, Jim (Karen) Taylor, and Jennifer (Robert) Fix; her granddaughters, Mallory (Matt) Sidarous, Vanessa (Steven) Paradee, Katelyn (Nick) Profancik, Erin Woods, and Juliana Sullivan; her step-grandchildren, Angela Fix and Jill (Tim) Sucha; her great-grandchildren, Isaac and Leah Sidarous, and Elaina and Taylor Paradee; her step-great-grandson, Matthew Fix; her brother, Gary (Carol) Brown; her sister-in-law, Jeannie (Roy) Klay; her nieces, Cheryl Walsh and Diane Reid; her nephews, Kris Klay, Doug Brown, and Gary Ross Brown; and many great nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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