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SENATE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois 
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learned with sadness of the death of Janet G. Harmon of River 
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Forest on Tuesday, April 19, 2005; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon worked at St. Bernardine School for 
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seventeen years; in that time she earned the love and respect 
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of all she came in contact with, whether they be teachers, 
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students, parents or fellow employees; she was a teacher's aide 
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at St. Bernardine, as well as a loyal and active member of the 
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St. Bernardine Parish family; and
 
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    WHEREAS, At the school, she was always willing to give a 
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helping hand, especially when it came to welcoming new faculty 
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and staff and helping them feel at home; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The greatest impact of Mrs. Harmon's work was 
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through the children she worked with and the influence she had 
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in their lives; her love for children and generosity were 
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qualities that were easily recognizes; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon possessed a delightful wit, an 
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infectious smile, and a warmth that brightened the day of all 
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she touched; and
 
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    WHEREAS, She was an avid golfer and a fantastic shopper; 
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she was known for finding bargains and carrying a purse full of 
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coupons; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon is remembered by family, colleagues, 
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and students as a woman of faith, intelligence, generosity, 
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kindness, resourcefulness, mechanical ability, initiative, and 
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dependability; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The passing of Janet G. Harmon (nee Gaucher) has 
 


 






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been deeply felt by many, especially her husband, Mark; her 
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children, Mark Jr. and Ann, Justin, and Cynthia Harmon; her 
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grandson, Emmett; her siblings, Joseph Gaucher Jr., William and 
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Kathleen Gaucher, Joan and Michael DiGilio, and Barbara and 
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Paul Duffy; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it 
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
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Janet G. Harmon, who truly exemplified selfless service and 
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caring for others, and we extend our deepest sympathy to her 
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family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it 
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further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to her family as an expression of our sincere 
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condolences for their loss.