SR0897 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Pamela "Pam" Green of Urbana, who passed away on December 26, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Pam Green was born to James and Alice Smith in 1951; she was active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, where she exuded a free spirit, camping, climbing, hiking, and spelunking; she graduated from Urbana High School in 1969, where she was the class secretary, and from the University of Illinois in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Pam Green was a devoted teacher for 34 years and left an impression on countless colleagues and young minds at Homer, Ogden, and Yankee Ridge elementary schools; and

WHEREAS, In retirement, Pam Green always looked forward to her time as a volunteer classroom aide in her granddaughter's first-grade class; she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, letterboxing with her friends, and bargain-hunting with her sister and sister-in-law; and

WHEREAS, Pam Green was often described as selfless, patient, and understanding, but above all else, she cared for and respected every person she encountered; and

WHEREAS, Pam Green is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ron Green; her siblings, Nancy (Alan) Joseph and Kenneth (Pat) Smith; her son, Randy (Theresa) Green; her sister-in-law, Linda Green; and her grandchildren, Adelyn and Rowen; 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 Pamela "Pam" Green 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 Pam Green as an expression of our deepest sympathy.