IL SR0444

Illinois Senate memorial resolution honoring Lillian "Lil" Vail, who passed away on May 9, 2025 at age 89

Originally from the Chicago area, she moved to Newtown, Connecticut in 1961 with her husband Tom and later returned to Illinois, settling in Oak Park

Active community volunteer serving as a 4-H leader, member of Newtown Garden Club and Jaycees, and participant in Project Linus crafting blankets for children

Worked at Danbury Hospital as a biller and later at Shaker Advertising in the Chicago area, retiring at age 73

Survived by four children, seven grandchildren, two siblings, and many nieces and nephews; the resolution extends condolences to her family