IL SR2198

Honors Jean Marie Adams of McHenry, who passed away on July 28, 2016, and extends condolences to her family and loved ones.

Documents her life from birth in Oswestry, Wales on August 29, 1926, through her immigration to the United States after meeting her husband Robert Adams during World War II, whom she married on August 23, 1947.

Records her professional career working for Monsanto Corporation in the United Kingdom during World War II, followed by employment with Illinois Bell and 12 years as a librarian at McHenry West High School before retiring in 1991.

Notes she was preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents, siblings, and son-in-law Ted Frett, and is survived by three children, multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Adams family as an expression of the Senate's sympathy.