SR2198 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alice Johnson Webber Long of Urbana, who passed away on November 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Alice Long was born in Champaign to Earl and Mary Jeannette Philips Johnson on November 5, 1938; she graduated from Urbana High School in 1956 and from the University of Illinois with a degree in political science; she and her first husband, Craig R. Webber, lived briefly in Texas, California, and Georgia, ultimately settling back in Urbana; and

WHEREAS, Alice Long was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, where she was an elder, deacon, Stephen Minister, and teacher; she was a 50-plus year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood; she was a sustaining member of the Junior League and active in her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta; she enjoyed serving the Children's Home and Aid Society, participating in a Bible study group, the Hobby Club, and many other groups and causes that offered support and resources to women and children particularly; and

WHEREAS, Alice Long loved to travel; she had an eye for creating beautiful living spaces and enjoyed sewing and creating her own clothes; she loved to bake and experiment in the kitchen, becoming well known for her chocolate chip cookies; and

WHEREAS, Alice Long was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Craig; and

WHEREAS, Alice Long is survived by her husband, Joseph Long; her children, Krista Borbely (Tim), Brian Webber, and Karen Webber (Rick Whitesell); six grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Webber Thies (Dick); her brother-in-law, Carl Webber (Betty); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alice Johnson Webber Long 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 Alice Long as an expression of our deepest sympathy.