SR2341 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Brigid T. Boyle of North Chicago, who passed away on October 17, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Brigid Boyle was born on October 15, 1939 in Waukegan; her parents were Fred and Madge Boyle; and

WHEREAS, Brigid Boyle graduated from Holy Child High School in Waukegan in 1957; she furthered her education at Xavier College in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Brigid Boyle was a woman of faith who dedicated her entire life to teaching at various schools, including Mother of God Grade School in Waukegan and its successor, Lake Shore Catholic Academy; following her retirement, she continued to serve as a substitute teacher at the consolidated Most Blessed Trinity Academy in Waukegan; she will be fondly remembered by her students as an incredible educator who loved children and shared with them her passion for social studies, especially the Constitution, and who could always be seen at school events, inspiring and motivating all of her students and taking their pictures; and

WHEREAS, Brigid Boyle was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Daniel, Mary, and John; and

WHEREAS, Brigid Boyle is survived by her siblings, Marge Buckner and Gene (Joann) Boyle, and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Brigid T. Boyle; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Brigid Boyle as an expression of our sympathy.