SR1486 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Dechow of Abingdon, who passed away on January 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dechow was born in Geneseo to Larry David and Sue Ann Nimrick Traman, Sr. on December 24, 1975; she graduated from Abingdon High School in 1994 and from Carl Sandburg College with a degree in nursing, where she was recognized for compassionate care during her clinicals; she married David Dechow at the Congregational Church in Abingdon in June of 1996; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dechow was first employed as a nurse at Galesburg Cottage Hospital; she then moved to Bridgeway, where she was promoted to Residential Coordinator, a position usually held by persons with a higher college degree; during her 9 years with Bridgeway, she received an award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; she most recently worked as a nurse at Dr. Robert Currie's office and for Community Health Services in Galesburg; and

WHEREAS, For most of Elizabeth Dechow's life, she attended the Assembly of God Church; for the last decade, she was a member of the First Congregational Church; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dechow was affectionately known as "Twiggy","Trixie", or "Wibidis" to her parents and siblings, as "Liz" to her many friends and colleagues, as "Bethbug" to her family up north, as "Mom" to her 2 sons, and as "Lovely Little Lizzy" to her best friend and husband; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Dechow is survived by her husband, David; her 2 sons, Sam and Ben; her parents; her sister, Dawn (Rick) Ginther; her brother, Larry Traman, Jr.; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sue and Rick Dechow; her sisters-in-law, Suellen Dechow and Emily Dechow; her 2 brothers-in-law, Doug (Anna Leahy) Dechow and Richard (Denise) Dechow; and her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and their families; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Dechow, 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 Elizabeth Dechow as an expression of our deepest sympathy.