SR0647 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Verda L. Dierzen of Woodstock, who passed away on April 5, 2008; and

WHEREAS, She was born February 21, 1917, in Woodstock, to Oscar A. and Violet (Ainger) Anderson; she married Lawrence Dierzen on June 6, 1941, in Woodstock; he died August 19, 1996; and

WHEREAS, She was a graduate of Woodstock High School; she attended Northern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in education; she received her master's degree at the University of Chicago in education administration; and

WHEREAS, She first taught for District 10 in Greenwood as a teacher, principal, and curriculum coordinator; she was an assistant superintendent and superintendent for District 10; at District 200 in Woodstock, she was the assistant superintendent; she retired from the school district in 1972 and then served as an educational consultant; District 200 recognized her for her career in education by renaming the Early Learning Center the Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center; she was a life member of the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association; and

WHEREAS, She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and was involved with both the Illinois and McHenry Country Retired Teachers Association; she enjoyed reading, sewing, and crafts and her faithful companion, Dusty; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, She is survived by her son, James (Stefany) Dierzen; her brother, Clayton (Doris) Anderson; her grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Midgette, Robert L. Dierzen, Bhianca Herrera, and Dieby Herrera; her nieces, Suanne (Dale) Habbley and Susan Anderson; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Michael (Jeannine) Anderson, Elizabeth (Scott) Voigt, Amy (Michael) Kueht, and Andrew Habbley; and her great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Savannah, and Samuel Midgette; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Verda Dierzen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Verda Dierzen as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.