SR0206 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lynn Ann Leach of Rochester, who passed away on March 26, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Leach was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Jerome and Joan Feeney on November 15, 1970; she lived in Council Bluffs and graduated from Lewis Central Senior High School in 1989; she studied education at Iowa State University; she married Brent Leach on November 3, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Leach started her first job at Mattoon High School; she began her lifelong career as an English teacher at Rochester High School in the fall of 1999; her passion for education and her unwavering work ethic had an impact on countless students and educators; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Leach and Brent loved being together, whether they were sitting in their backyard oasis with friends and family, watching their children's activities, or exploring local restaurants; her greatest accomplishment in life was being mom to Cam and Mal; anyone who knew her could see her immense love for and pride in her children; she and her family loved to travel and had a dream vacation to Hawaii last summer, where they were able to make lasting memories; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Leach was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clayton and Mary Daniel; her paternal grandparents, Michael and Madeline Feeney; and her father-in law, Gary Leach; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Leach is survived by her husband, Brent Leach; her son, Cameron "Cam" Fairbanks; her daughter, Mallory "Mal" Fairbanks; her parents; her siblings, Michael (Emma) Feeney, Jeff Feeney, Todd (Jenny) Feeney, Eric (Kristen) Feeney, Alan (Lisa) Feeney, and Amie (Jeff) Wahl; her mother-in-law, Connie Leach; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews; 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 Lynn Ann Leach 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 Lynn Leach as an expression of our deepest sympathy.