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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 Evelyn M. Turner of Lindenhurst, who 
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passed away on September 26, 2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, She was born on May 4, 1921 in Chicago; she 
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graduated from Rockford College and served in World War II; and

 
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    WHEREAS, She became known as "the dime-store lady" after 
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running the Grayslake Five and Dime with her friend, Winnie 
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Manuel; and

 
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    WHEREAS, She was an active member and supporter of 
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Grayslake United Protestant Church; her varied interest led her 
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to support educational institutions, various conservation 
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organizations, local "people oriented" organizations, and 
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Grayslake Historical Society; and

 
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    WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her father, John; her 
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mother, Elsie; her brother, John; and her good friend, Winnie 
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Manuel; and

 
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    WHEREAS, She is survived by many good and close friends; 
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therefore, be it

 
 


 






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    RESOLVED, BY THE  SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with 
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her family and friends, the passing of Evelyn Turner; and be it 
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further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Evelyn M. Turner as a symbol of our 
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sincere sympathy.