HR0155 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Theresa Mazurek Donnewald of Arlington Heights, who passed away on February 25, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Donnewald was born in Chicago to Stephan and Zofia (Kucybala) Mazurek on May 5, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Donnewald clerked for the Honorable William Beatty of Alton from 1985 to 1986; she worked for Rivkin, Radler, Dunne & Bayh in Chicago from 1986 to 1991 and CNA Insurance Companies in Chicago from 1991 to 2014; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Donnewald was an advocate for breast cancer research; she was an avid supporter of her children's sports teams and a Chicago White Sox fan; she was known for her inquisitive mind, poetic writing, and witty sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Donnewald was preceded in death by her father, Stephan Mazurek; and

WHEREAS, Theresa Donnewald is survived by her spouse of 30 years, Craig Donnewald, who is the son of James Donnewald, former State Representative, State Senator, and State Treasurer; her children, Katie and Steven Donnewald; her siblings, Ann (Richard) Kowalczyk, Andrew (Michelle) Mazurek, and Stephen Mazurek; and her mother, Zofia Mazurek; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Theresa Mazurek Donnewald 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 Theresa Donnewald as an expression of our deepest sympathy.