SR0785 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Shirley P. Shaw of Barrington Hills, who passed away on July 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Shaw was born in Lake Forest on February 21, 1915 to Elizabeth and Charles Paulson; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Shaw had an early career as a highly sought after professional model for many of the top brands in the United States; in 1946, she met and married John Shaw and moved to Barrington Hills, where she lived for almost 70 years; after her marriage, she continued her modeling for the St. Luke's Hospital Fashion Show, something she enjoyed doing for many years; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Shaw and her husband enjoyed repeated visits to New York City and Boston to be with his 2 children, and in the early 1950s they had two children of their own; she enjoyed playing golf with family and friends at the Barrington Hills Country Club well into her 90s; she worked as a volunteer for the Cradle and was especially passionate about her volunteer work at Chapin Hall in Chicago; she was a member of the Garden Club of Barrington for more than 50 years; she maintained over 500 house plants and enjoyed making pickles, jams, and breads which she generously gave to her many friends; she and her husband enjoyed their time in Barrington Hills; Naples, Florida; Carefree, Arizona; and their extensive travels to Europe; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Shaw was preceded in death by her husband, John; her grandsons, Arch W. Shaw, III and Nelson Shaw Hooe; and her sister, Maxine Paulson; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Shaw is survived by her children, Arch W. Shaw, II, Bruce P. (Nancy) Shaw, John I. (Ann) Shaw, Jr., and Susie (Nelson) Hooe; her 11 grandchildren; her 15 great-grandchildren; her special friend, Taylor Forrest; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

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