HR0727 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0727 LRB102 26638 ECR 37408 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Kay McGuire, who passed away on February 25, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire was born to Charles W. Clabaugh and Eleanor Knoll Clabaugh in Champaign on February 9, 1941; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire married the Reverend Richard McGuire at the First United Methodist Church in Champaign on June 23, 1962; together, they had one daughter, Donna Pepper; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire graduated from Champaign High School in 1959; she attended the University of Illinois where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1974, a Master of Science in 1977, and a Master of Social Work in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire began her career in social work in 1974 at CRCC in Paxton where she provided counseling as well as consultant services; in 1980, she opened the Center for Creative Communication in Urbana, which evolved into a training and consulting firm emphasizing business processes, leadership development, and teaming; she eventually became a national public speaker and trainer; and

WHEREAS, In 1997, Kay McGuire became a civilian employee at the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Champaign where she helped with facilitation, teaming, and organizational development; she retired in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire received a long list of awards and recognitions, including the Department of the Army Commander's Award for Civilian Service in 2000 and the Department of the Army's Superior Civilian Service Award in 2005; she appeared as an expert guest on The Phil Donahue Show and Hour Magazine with Gary Collins; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire was involved in many organizations; she served on the board of directors at Paxton Community Hospital and Salt & Light Ministry and on committees with local Chambers of Commerce, Parkland College, the University of Illinois, and many local mental-health and women in business initiatives; and

WHEREAS, Kay McGuire was an advocate for mental health, clergy wives, women, and senior citizens especially; she will be remembered for her work ethic, intelligence, and kindness, which was felt by all who met her; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kay Clabaugh McGuire and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the immediate family of Kay Clabaugh McGuire as an expression of our deepest sympathy.