SR0371 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Cindy S. Jensen-Toews, who passed away on March 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews was born on August 13, 1947; she attended East High School and graduated from Guilford High School in 1965; she spent a year at the Patricia Stevens finishing school (Patricia Stevens College); and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews started Unique Bouquets in 1980, Rockford's first balloon delivery service; she became "Rockford's Sweetheart" and was able to bring joy into many situations; she received the Women's Business Leader Award and the Leader Luncheon Connie Tremulus Award; and

WHEREAS, In 1990, Cindy Jensen-Toews was diagnosed with a rare liver disease for which the only cure was an organ transplant; she was a pioneer in spreading transplant awareness; in 1996, she survived three liver transplants within four months at the University of Wisconsin; she was one of the top ten news stories that year in Rockford and continued to share the importance of donations; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she served on the church council and several other committees; she was a proud member of the Elizabeth Circle; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews loved her family, and everyone knew how important family was to her; her grandchildren were the highlights of her life, and she was proud of every one of them and loved sharing their accomplishments with others; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews was preceded in death by her father, David Hopp; and

WHEREAS, Cindy Jensen-Toews is survived by her husband, Bob Toews; her son, David (Cindi) Jensen; her daughter, Andrea (George) Bathje; her bonus son, Dan (Jodee) Johnson; her grandchildren, Cara, Katie, Cole, Jack, Ben, Malloree, and Matthew; her mother, Dorothy Hopp; her sisters, Cristi (Chuck) Kniess and Cathleen (Steve) Ellison; her sister-in-law, Jane (Robert) Burden; numerous nieces and nephews; and the father of her children, John (Carol) Jensen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cindy S. Jensen-Toews and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cindy Jensen-Toews as an expression of our deepest sympathy.