SR1063 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth "Liz" Buirts Lay, who passed away on October 29, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lay was born in Woodruff, Arkansas to Andrew and Obie Mae Buirts on September 5, 1937, the fourth of seven daughters; she committed to her faith at an early age at Vine Hill Baptist Church in Cotton Plant, Arkansas; she graduated from Cotton Plant Vocational High School, and she later relocated to Chicago; she married Samuel J. Lay on October 21, 1966; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lay retired from Cook County Hospital after 38 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lay was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #48 and the Heritage International Christian Church, where she worshiped under the leadership of Bishop Dwight Gunn, Senior Pastor, and was active in God's Seniors on the Move and the Missions Ministries; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lay was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Ethel Sawyer, Deborah Brown, and Ella Buirts; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lay is survived by her loving husband, Samuel; her daughter, Debbie Lay; her sons, Bobby (Joyce) Lay and Michael Lay; her stepson, Scott Julion Lay; her sisters, Betty (Sue) Atkins, Gloria Buirts, Dorothy (Dot) Buirts; her grandchildren, Valencia V. Johnson, Lemara S. Rutledge, Robert F. Lay, and Christopher J. Lay; her great-granddaughter, Lauren Faith Hill; her best friend, Icola Lewis; 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 Elizabeth "Liz" Buirts Lay 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 Elizabeth Lay as an expression of our deepest sympathy.