Bill Text: IL SR0821 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Janice H. Johnston of Crystal Lake.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [SR0821 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR0821-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Janice Helen Johnston, of Crystal Lake,
who passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Janice Johnston was born in St. Joseph, Missouri
to Paul and Gladys (Barrow) Brown; she began work as a
long-distance telephone operator in St. Joseph, Missouri and
Wichita, Kansas; she later became an accomplished lead sales
woman for Sears in Crystal Lake; she retired as Head of
Circulation for the Crystal Lake Public Library; she was fondly
known around town as the "Library Lady"; and
WHEREAS, Janice Johnston loved mystery novels; she also had
the privilege of learning about style from her father, who was
a local tailor in St. Joseph; she loved clothing and fashion;
she enjoyed chocolate, and had tried every brand; and
WHEREAS, Janice Johnston traveled extensively with her
husband; she was grateful to have the opportunity to see the
world; and
WHEREAS, Janice Johnston was preceded in death by her
parents; and her many feline companions; and

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WHEREAS, Janice Johnston is survived by her husband; her
sons, Kenneth M. (Jasmine) Johnston and Steven P. (fiancee
Boots Palad) Johnston; her daughters-in-law, Sandra Johnston
and Gail (Bobby) Johnston-Riggs; her grandchildren, Scott
Johnston, Jennifer (Matt) Orlick, Nicole Johnston, Michael
Johnston, and Christopher Johnston; her great-grandchildren,
Vince, Autumn, and Wyatt Orlick; and her feline companion,
Maynard; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Janice Helen Johnston, 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 Janice Johnston as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.