SR1015 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Sally Jane Gavers of Woodstock, who passed away on October 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Sally Gavers was born in Crystal Lake to Christopher and Whilamena Schumacher on October 2, 1938; she graduated from Crystal Lake High School; she married Donald R. Gavers on October 21, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Sally Gavers worked for a veterinarian shortly after her high school graduation, and it was there that she developed a love of animals; she then began a career as a beautician, which spanned 50 years; she and her husband started Gavers Asphalt, Paving & Excavating Company in 1969, and everyone knew she was the glue that held the company together; and

WHEREAS, Sally Gavers was adventurous and liked the outdoors; she went crabbing in Puget Sound and spent her winters in Florida with her husband; she was a NASCAR fan, and her collection of ceramic frogs brought her joy; all were welcome in her home, and her kitchen table was a gathering place for family and friends; she could find the best in everyone; and

WHEREAS, Sally Gavers was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents; and her brothers, Don (Donna) and Michael Schumacher; and

WHEREAS, Sally Gavers is survived by her sons, Steve (Diane) and Digger Gavers; her sister, Pat Williams; her step-granddaughter, Ashley Ackerman; her sister-in-law, Claire Barnett; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Sally Jane Gavers 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 Sally Gavers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.