SR2040 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty Jane (Hoover) Affield, who passed away on September 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Betty Affield was born in Frederick, Maryland to Theo A. and Viola M. (Hetterly) Hoover on March 6, 1935; she grew up in Northwest Detroit; and

WHEREAS, Betty Affield began her 40-year career in juvenile justice as a probation officer in Cook County; she retired as CM of the Juvenile Bureau of McHenry County; she was recognized by the McHenry County Board and the State of Illinois for her dedication to the field of probation; and

WHEREAS, Betty Affield was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in McHenry, where she served as a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher, a Deacon, and a Stephen Minister; and

WHEREAS, Betty Affield was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Mark Romani; and her nephews, Daniel and James Stoner; and

WHEREAS, Betty Affield is survived by her daughter, Jodi Romani; her grandsons, Samuel and Micah Romani; her sisters, Nancy Stoner and Diane Hipkins; her niece, Jane (Matthew) Gannon; her nephews, Jerry (Christie) Stoner and Dorian Hipkins; and her many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; she was also the stepmother to Christopher and Monica Affield and the honored godmother of Molly (Affield) Luska; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Betty Jane (Hoover) Affield 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 Betty Affield as an expression of our deepest sympathy.