SR0722 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Cynthia Ann "Cindy G" (Schuler) Gavilsky, who passed away on July 11, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Gavilsky was born and raised in Granite City; she earned her first master's degree in alternative and special education from Western Illinois University; she later earned two additional master's degrees in counseling and education administration; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Gavilsky worked at Coordinated Youth & Human Services, where she dedicated 34 years and served as executive director; she was instrumental in establishing the Billie's Kids Christmas celebration for families in need; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Gavilsky gave back to her community by serving on countless committees and boards, including the Rotary Club, where she was an active member and served as past president; she was also a board member of the Granite City Area Community Foundation, the Granite City Hall of Fame Committee, the Madison-Bond Workforce Innovation Board, and numerous others; she was a proud Catholic and loved praying the rosary daily; as a leader in her community, she always found ways to positively impact and improve the lives of those around her; her major source of pride was her family; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Gavilsky was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Lanham Schuler; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Gavilsky is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Gavilsky; her children, Jamie Gavilsky, Emily (Joel Rahn) Gavilsky, and Tessa (Frank) Florio; her father, Paul Schuler; her brothers, Allan (Diane), Fred (Lisa), and Joe (Jamie) Schuler; her sisters, Paula (Dale) Hubbard, Cathy (Daniel) Dummerth, and Terry (Eric) Mitchell; and many nieces, nephews, and cousin; 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 Cynthia Ann "Cindy G" (Schuler) Gavilsky 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 Cynthia Gavilsky as an expression of our deepest sympathy.