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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the death of 
4Marge Friedman; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman's passing leaves a hole in the 
6hearts of all who knew and loved her, as well as the community 
7of Park Forest, where she served as a Village Clerk and 
8Trustee; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman's commitment to serving her 
10community also led her to work alongside former Illinois State 
11Representative Michael Getty and former United States 
12Representative George Sangmeister; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman was known for her community 
14involvement and commitment to gender equality, actively 
15encouraging women to get involved in civic and political 
16activities; she also worked to further her deeply held beliefs 
17by repeatedly serving as a delegate to the Democratic National 
18Convention; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman was known as a kind, hospitable 
20soul, always opening her home to others for countless events, 
21gatherings and potluck dinners; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Marge Friedman is survived by her husband, Dr. 
2George Scherr; her children, Julie Ehrlich, Joel, and Jeremy; 
3her 6 grandchildren; and her many nieces and nephews; 
4therefore, be it
  
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
6NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
7we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of 
8Marge Friedman; and be it further
  
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
10presented to the family of Marge Friedman as an expression of 
11our deepest sympathy and condolences.