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| SENATE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
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| learn of the death of Beverly Thompson of Forest Park; and
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| WHEREAS, She was the Director of the Forest Park Howard |
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| Mohr Community Center; she oversaw senior programs, youth |
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| programs, and community events, including Groovin' in the |
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| Grove, Rib Fest, and the annual Health Fair; and she |
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| coordinated Meals on Wheels and the Food Pantry; and
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| WHEREAS, She was a member of the Community Education |
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| Council and a former board member of West Suburban Senior |
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| Services; and
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| WHEREAS, She began working for the Village of Forest Park |
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| in 1981 through the Community Center; over the years she became |
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| a valued asset and was appointed Assistant to the Coordinator |
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| in 1985; in 1998 she was appointed Director; and
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| WHEREAS, She was a Chicago Cubs fan and a great fan of |
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| Bobby Vinton; she held the title of world champion bubble gum |
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| blower as a youngster, and appeared on the game show "I've Got |
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| a Secret" as a result; and
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| WHEREAS, She is survived by her husband, Lou; her children, |