SR0700 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0700 LRB103 36947 LAW 67061 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Glenda Marie (Jones) Raupp of Des Plaines, who passed away on January 4, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp was born in Grandfield, Oklahoma on August 12, 1939; she married Eugene "Gene" Raupp in Wichita Falls, Texas; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp supported her husband Gene's military career while working at O'Hare Air Reserve Station before starting their family; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp and her husband were longtime, active members of St. Stephen Protomartyr Church of Mary, Mother of Martyrs Parish in Des Plaines, where they started the food pantry together; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp formerly served as school board president, a religious educator, president of the Rosary Altar, vice-president of Special Events and chair of the Church Commission for the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW), and president and treasurer of Vicariate 1 ACCW; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp was named Woman of the Year in 1997 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, both from her parish; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp dedicated her entire life to her family, the Catholic school, and her church; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gene Raupp; her parents, Bessie Hiss and RD Jones; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other in-laws, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Glenda Raupp is survived by her children, Annette L. Bulat, Raymond D. (Robin) Raupp, Ronald G. (Elizabeth) Raupp, and Diana M. (Christopher) Addante; her grandchildren, Jacob Bulat, Lucas Bulat, Brieana Bulat, Ryan (Megan) Raupp, Rachel (David) Baumann, Ross Raupp, Alexis Addante, Nicholas Addante, and Joseph Raupp; her great-grandchildren, Delaney Raupp, Nolan Raupp, Adelene Baumann, and Harrison Baumann; her siblings, Sonny (Sharron) Jones, Caroline (the late Dale) Bickmore, Ray Don (Madonna) Jones, and Carl (Renee) DeSpain; her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Glenda Marie (Jones) Raupp 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 Glenda Raupp as an expression of our deepest sympathy.