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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of Linda L. Gerloff of Lake Villa, who
4 passed away on January 5, 2009; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Linda Gerloff was an inspiration to children and
6 dedicated the past 20 years to educating children with special
7 needs in the Special Education District of Lake County; and
 
8     WHEREAS, Linda Gerloff enjoyed spending time with her
9 family, doing art projects, and baking; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Linda Gerloff was preceded in death by her father,
11 James Walsh; and her dear friend, Elizabeth "Cookie" Wolyn; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Linda Gerloff was the loving mother of Theodoor
13 (Cassandra) van Empel, James (Sarah) Gerloff, and Jennifer
14 Gerloff; the cherished daughter of Viola Walsh (Leonard)
15 Mattson; the beloved sister of Daniel Walsh, Michael Walsh, and
16 Kathy (Glenn) Barham; the fond sister-in-law of LuAnn Walsh and
17 Arlene Oien; the devoted Grandma of Cayla, Christopher,
18 Jacqueline, Alex, and Amber; the caring aunt of Joshua,
19 Brittany, Megan, Emily, Bobby, and Casey; and the loving owner
20 of her faithful canine companions, Holly, Libby, Jade, Harley,
21 and Noah; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
2 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
3 her family and friends, the passing of Linda L. Gerloff; and be
4 it further
 
5     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to the family of Linda Gerloff as an expression of
7 our sympathy.