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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Elizabeth A. "Liz" Leonard of |
4 | | Springfield, who passed away on December 31, 2017; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Liz Leonard was born in Highland Park to Claude |
6 | | Pierce and Elinor Virginia Zimmer Brown on July 24, 1953; she |
7 | | graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971 and from |
8 | | Illinois State University in Normal; she married Ken Leonard in |
9 | | Highland Park on July 30, 1977; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Liz Leonard taught in School District 186 in |
11 | | Springfield for over 27 years; and
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12 | | WHEREAS, Liz Leonard was a beloved wife, mother, and |
13 | | grandma; she was devoted to her family and spent most of her |
14 | | time at sporting events for her children and grandchildren; she |
15 | | was a member of the Springfield Bible Church and a Fellowship |
16 | | of Christian Athletes Huddle Leader for over 20 years; and
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17 | | WHEREAS, Liz Leonard was preceded in death by her parents |
18 | | and her son, Philip Pearson; and
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19 | | WHEREAS, Liz Leonard is survived by her husband, Ken; her |
20 | | children, Derek (Lindsey) and Bradley (Becky) Leonard; her |