SR0141 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Betty W. Henneman of Chicago, who passed away on March 9, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman was born in Chicago to Martin C. and Edith Bush Wellner on August 29, 1931; she married Dr. Raymond Henneman in 1954, and they settled in Park Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman was a teacher of music, which she loved dearly; she was always surrounded by music, whether in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Choir, at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonic, or the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, and everyday throughout the house; family gatherings often included everyone singing around her at the piano; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman was elected city clerk of Park Ridge in 1985 and served for 36 years; she enjoyed serving her community and volunteered with many service and community organizations; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman was an active member of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church; she enjoyed reading, and as a regular book club member, she kept up even though she had to search for one of her 25 pairs of reading glasses; she also enjoyed world travel; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman lived life to the fullest and always appreciated her connection to others; she was a master communicator and stayed in touch with everyone by phone; she listened and unified, ultimately pulling people together; hosting parties was her joy, and everyone gathered at the Hennemans; her laughter was contagious, and she was never afraid to laugh at herself; and

WHEREAS, Betty Henneman was loved and cherished by many people, including her parents; her husband, Dr. Raymond Henneman; her children, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Henneman, Paula (John) Beals, Janet (Steven) Franke, David Henneman, and Amy (Michael) Davidson; her grandchildren, Nick, Jamie (Lisa), Meredith (Thomas), Jenna (James), Ian (Georgia), Cara (Emma), Abby (Sam), Megan (Jacob), Cayley (Dawson), Andrew, Elizabeth, William, and Jack; and her great-grandchild, Ashlyn; 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 Betty W. Henneman 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 Betty Henneman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.