Bill Text: IL SR0331 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Rosalie N. Jones of Springfield.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-30 - Resolution Adopted [SR0331 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0331-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Rosalie N. "Rosie" Jones of Springfield,
who passed away on March 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was born in Fullerton, California to
Clarence William and Mary Florence (Cleary) Jones on January
18, 1949; she graduated from Cathedral Grade School, attended
Sacred Heart Academy, and graduated from Springfield High
School; and
WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones spent nearly 40 years working in the
hospitality industry, first with Days Inn, and most recently,
at the State House Inn in the shadow of the Illinois State
Capitol Building; and
WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was a member of the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception; she was, alongside her mother, an active
volunteer for the parish and diocesan Councils of Catholic
Women, Springfield Right to Life, the Illinois Federation for
Right to Life, and the National Right to Life Committee; and
WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones was preceded in death by her
parents; her sister, Marianna; and her brother, Raymond Bernard
"Bernie" Jones; and

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WHEREAS, Rosalie Jones is survived by her sons, Jim
(Lindsey) Ducey, and Derrick Jones; her brothers, Donald G.
(Nieves) and Robert W. (Lynda) Jones; her sister-in-law, Kathy
Jones; eight nieces and nephews, their spouses and partners;
nine great-nieces and nephews; six aunts and uncles; dozens of
Cleary and Jones cousins; and many dear 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
Rosalie N. "Rosie" Jones, 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 Rosalie Jones as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.