SR0363 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dolores E. "Chick" Groh of Crystal Lake, who passed away on December 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Groh was born on September 15, 1928 in Chicago; her parents were Joseph and Bessie (nee Blazek) Kasik; she married Arthur Groh on August 13, 1949 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Groh was a well-respected realtor in McHenry County for many years; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Groh was a founding member of a social club for women known as the Gooney Gals; she also enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing the night away to the sound of big band music with her husband, and relaxing with friends on her pontoon boat, "Chick's Mink"; and

WHEREAS, Dolores Groh is survived by her husband, Arthur; 3 sons, Douglas Groh, Gary Groh, and Mark (Genelle) Groh; 4 grandchildren, Nathan Groh, Megan Groh, Adam Brunner, and Alyssa Groh; a brother, Rudolph Sirotek; and her dear friend, Annette Weber; 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 Dolores E. "Chick" Groh; and be it further

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