SR1604 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paula M.E. Hafner of Normal, who passed away on April 4, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Paula Hafner was born in Toronto, Canada to Paul B.H. and Margaret (Dunn) Smith on December 28, 1946; she earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education; she married Fred Hafner in Peoria on August 30, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Paula Hafner was a teacher; she later started her own business, and then continued her work at State Farm, where she retired after 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Paula Hafner volunteered at many local schools; she served those in need and showered her family and friends with love; and

WHEREAS, Paula Hafner was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel; and

WHEREAS, Paula Hafner is survived by her husband, Fred; her sons, F.J. and Patrick (Heather); her grandchildren, Maya, Tyre, Haleigh, Keewan, Hannah, Alejandra, Hayes, and Declan; her great-grandchildren, Marquan, Ja'Quan, and Elijah; her sister, Anne Carignan; and her daughter-in-law, Tracy Hafner; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paula M.E. Hafner 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 Paula Hafner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.