SR2143 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of H. Rita Beltzhoover of Joliet, who passed away on August 8, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Rita Beltzhoover was born to Czechoslovakian immigrants, Mike and Mary Ruscin, in West Frankfort on December 9, 1933; she married Edward Beltzhoover on August 28, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Rita Beltzhoover worked as a day care provider and cared for many children in her home for over 30 years; she was a dedicated volunteer at St. Raymond's Church, Joliet Central High School, and St. Francis Academy; and

WHEREAS, In 1994, at 61 years of age, Rita Beltzhoover earned her Associate Degree in Child Development; she enjoyed family vacations to Cocoa Beach, Florida and RV trips to Alaska with her husband and friends; she cherished the time she spent with her children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Rita Beltzhoover was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and her parents; and

WHEREAS, Rita Beltzhoover is survived by her children, Dirk, Marianne, Eric (Laurie), Carolyn (David) Johanson, Christine, Alex (Janet), and Gretchen (Rolf) Troha; her grandchildren, Jon Beltzhoover, Ryan and Rachel Beltzhoover, Chris, Matt, Tim, and Sara Johanson, Samantha Greben, Conner Klinger, Elizabeth Beltzhoover, Madeline, Luke, and Erik and Ingrid Troha; and her siblings, Margaret McDonald, John Ruscin, Alice Johnston, and Mary Ruscin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of H. Rita Beltzhoover, 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 Rita Beltzhoover as an expression of our deepest sympathy.