SR0983 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Darlene Marie Van Ham of North Aurora, who passed away on October 7, 2010; and

WHEREAS, She was born November 30, 1931, in Waukon, Iowa, to Marie and Charles Davis; she relocated to Aurora, where she met her adoring husband, Bernie; they shared 44 years together and raised six boys; and

WHEREAS, Darlene spent her lifetime supporting those she loved; she spent countless hours cheering for her children and grandchildren in the bleachers of numerous ball fields, gymnasiums, pools, and stadiums throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, Darlene worked tirelessly as a nurse for 52 years at St. Charles Hospital, Copley Hospital, and Dreyer Medical Clinic; she continued to serve others after her retirement, through her work at Aurora's free clinic and will be long remembered for her gentle touch and kind words; and

WHEREAS, Darlene was preceded in death by her loving husband; her mother and father; her sisters, Eleanor and Margaret; and her brother, Thomas; and

WHEREAS, She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and her sister, Elaine; Darlene was a proud and loving mother to Bernie (Diane), Tom (Marsha), Jim (Jane), Rich (Nora), Steve (Christine), and Mark; and she was a doting grandmother to Camille (Mark Tan), Matt, Amy, Chris, Hillary, Jared, Michael, Melissa, and Alisha; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Darlene Marie Van Ham; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Darlene Marie Van Ham as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.