SR0428 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jennifer M. Zorn-Sargent of Wheeling, who passed away on April 12, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Jennifer Zorn-Sargent attended Conant High School, where she was inspired by longtime English and theater teacher Julie Nelson; she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater from Eastern Illinois University and a master's degree in reading from Roosevelt University; and

WHEREAS, Jennifer Zorn-Sargent was a National Board Certified Teacher and a passionate educator with a heart for English Language learners and those in need of reading help; she began her career at Fremd and Bartlett high schools; she began teaching English at Wheeling High School in 2003; at Wheeling, her biggest impact was in speech and theater; she directed some of its most popular musicals and empowered her students to succeed through the fine and performing arts; she served as moderator of the National Honor Society, as freshman class sponsor for student council, and as coach of the speech team; and

WHEREAS, At the district level, Jennifer Zorn-Sargent served as a leader for SAT and curricular workshops, as well as on the District 214 calendar committee and as a union representative for faculty and staff; she also mentored many student teachers; and

WHEREAS, Jennifer Zorn-Sargent was a caring, loving, and diligent mother; she helped manage her children's schedules as members of the Cub Scouts, hockey teams, softball teams, and soccer teams, often becoming a manager or team mom; she was an avid fan of Chicago sports, attending many Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, and Schaumburg Boomers games; she will be remembered for her support, her positivity, and her kindness; and

WHEREAS, Jennifer Zorn-Sargent was the loving wife of John C. Sargent III, the cherished mother of John Carter Sargent IV and Kaileigh Anne Sargent, the dearest daughter of Fred and Nancy Zorn, the dear sister of Matthew Joseph (Stacy) Zorn, the loving goddaughter of Bill and Linda Edwards, and the fond niece, aunt, cousin, and friend to many; 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 Jennifer M. Zorn-Sargent 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 Jennifer Zorn-Sargent as an expression of our deepest sympathy.