SR0750 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bonnie B. Hinrichsen of Peoria, who passed away on October 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Hinrichsen was born in Charleston, South Carolina to George and Lillie Peeples Baker on June 2, 1944; she received her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina, her Master of Science from the University of Illinois, and her Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University; she married Dave Hinrichsen on June 6, 1993; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Hinrichsen was Professor Emeritus in the Nursing Department at Bradley University, where she taught and inspired future nurses for 30 years, retiring in 2009; she was highly respected and admired; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Hinrichsen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; she and her husband enjoyed many wonderful years together playing golf, traveling, and taking daily walks; she had the warmth and kindness that made her house a "home"; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Hinrichsen was preceded in death by her parents; Grandma Bess Baker; and her son-in-law, Frank Perry; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie Hinrichsen is survived by her husband, Dave; her sister, Jo Anne (Dalton) Thompson; her nephews, Dal, Rhett, and Doug; her daughters, Claire Perry, Ashley (Kevin) Kinne, and Kellie (Jordan) Walker; her stepchildren, Jenette (Lance) Brown, Jacob Hinrichsen, Jaclyn Hinrichsen, and Joseph (Lynsi) Hinrichsen; and eight grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Bonnie B. Hinrichsen 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 Bonnie Hinrichsen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.