SR1917 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Phyllis Ann Lucas of Lindenhurst, who passed away on July 10, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Lucas was born in Chicago to John and Florence (Rheude) Clark on July 25, 1938; she married Eugene R. "Rich" Lucas in Millburn on November 28, 1964 and settled in Lindenhurst in 1965; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Lucas was the second female to serve as Trustee of the Village of Lindenhurst, a position she held for four years; she was a Precinct Committeeman; she ran for Mayor of Lindenhurst, Circuit Court Clerk, and State Representative; she was a member of the Lindenhurst Woman's Club; she was devoted to the Beach Community Church, where she served as a greeter and head of the Women's Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Lucas loved to golf; she played in leagues with friends and family and on trips with her husband; she found much joy in caring for her family; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Lucas was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, William and Kenneth Clark; her sister, Hope "Stormy" Clark; and her brother-in-law, Bob Gagnon; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Lucas is survived by her husband, Rich; her children, Stephen Vazquez, Scott Vazquez, Sheryl (Jawaid) Kurishy, Tami (Eric) Simpson, Michael (Misty) Frost, and Patrick (Michelle) Frost; her grandchildren, Serena, Amber, Valerie, Victoria, Shahzaib, Nikole, Stephen Jr., and Ryan; her great-grandchildren, Jared and another on the way; her siblings, Faith Gagnon and Raymond Clark; her in-laws, Doris Clark and Linda Walker; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Phyllis Ann Lucas 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 Phyllis Lucas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.