HR0983 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Juanita Louise Tryon, who passed away on February 6, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Juanita (Wolfe) Tryon was born in Dugger, Indiana to Ora and Ann Deckard Wolfe on August 20, 1920; she married Floyd Tryon on March 28, 1942; and

WHEREAS, Juanita Tryon lived in Terre Haute, Indiana for 40 years and raised three children in the same house on North Sixth Street; in 1968, she went to work for the Terre Haute Star newspaper as the women's page editor and food editor; when she retired in 1981, she moved to Evansville, Indiana to help manage her husband's company, Clean Air of Evansville; and

WHEREAS, Juanita Tryon published A Legacy of Love, a family history about growing up during the depression era, when she was 96; the 2017 book provided the reader with an understanding of life in America during difficult economic times, a time when many people lost hope and some left their homes and farms never to return; others gained strength through family, hard work, and their churches; the average farm family had little or no money, but nearly everyone faced similar challenges; these difficult times not only instilled a good work ethic in children, but also a strong commitment to each other; this commitment is the legacy of love that bound this family so tightly together, with a rich family heritage; it is the fabric that builds strong communities; and

WHEREAS, Juanita Tryon was an active member of Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana; she was a service leader for various community programs; and

WHEREAS, Juanita Tryon was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd; her sister, Eva; her four brothers, Dale, Jim, Max, and Robert; and her great-granddaughter, Ana Hick; and

WHEREAS, Juanita Tryon is survived by her sister, Ruth Johnson, her sisters-in-law, Virginia Wolfe and Marge Shirley; her children, Susan McMurray, Janice (James) Kosiba, and former State Representative Michael (Cathy) Tryon; her 11 grandchildren; and her eight great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Juanita Louise Tryon 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 Juanita Tryon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.