SR0633 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0633 LRB103 35582 ECR 65654 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Karen Elizabeth Rieck of Chicago and Des Plaines, who passed away on November 11, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was born to William C. and Shirley V. (Ilg) Rieck in Chicago on May 25, 1965; she received a degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was the manager of the family-owned Ace Hardware in Park Ridge for many years; she worked as a reading specialist for Chicago Public Schools for almost 30 years, teaching thousands of children how to read; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck supported the Norman B. Barr Camp in Williams Bay, Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck enjoyed going on adventures and road trips and visiting Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; she especially enjoyed spending time in nature; most of all, she loved her family; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Karen Rieck was the wife of Ronald J. Banks; the mother of Lucas (Zoe Schmidt) Banks; the sister of Susan (Joel) Finkle, Barbara (John) Malm, and Linda (Paul) Riportella; the owner of her dog, Spot; and the aunt of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Karen Elizabeth Rieck 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 Karen Rieck as an expression of our deepest sympathy.