Bill Text: IL SR1619 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Marilyn Frances Ellis Swieck of Oak Park.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR1619 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1619-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Marilyn Frances Ellis Swieck of Oak Park,
who passed away on August 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck was born on September 22, 1924; her
parents were Frances and Raymond Ellis; she married Raymond R.
Swieck on July 7, 1945 at Euclid Avenue Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck graduated from Oak Park and River
Forest High School; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck worked at the Oak Park Public
Library from 1967 to 1986, retiring as head of the Circulation
Department; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck loved books, WFMT radio, NCIS, and
the Oak Park Bakery; she was also a wonderful pianist, knitter,
baker, and fudge confectioner and was dedicated to social
justice, the mission work of United Methodist Women, and the
environment; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck was preceded in death by her
husband; her parents; a brother, Raymond C. Ellis, Jr.; and
many beloved aunts, uncles, and pets; and

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WHEREAS, Marilyn Swieck is survived by 3 daughters, Linda
Hunter, Laura (Julie Sanderson) Swieck, and Leslie Swieck; a
brother, Ronald (Lore) Ellis; a brother-in-law, Frances (the
late Helen) Kleifgen; many nieces and nephews; 2 grandchildren,
Ethan and Addie; and her Euclid Methodist family; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her
family and friends, mourn the passing of Marilyn Frances Ellis
Swieck; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Marilyn Swieck as an expression of
our sympathy.