SR0305 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kathryn Bickerman Downing of Peoria Heights, who passed away on March 26, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Downing was born on November 9, 1940 in Peoria; her parents were Dr. Raymond and Kathryn (nee Eckert) Bickerman; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Downing enjoyed spending time with her family, sports, swimming, walking, politics, the military, and her cherished dogs; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Downing was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, General Wayne A. Downing; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Downing is survived by 5 sons, Daniel Patrick (Leanne) Immesoete, Barry Vincent Immesoete-Cain, Dr. Phillip A. Immesoete, II, Drew Baron Immesoete, and Morgan Christopher Immesoete; a daughter, Kathryn Immesoete-Cain; 5 grandchildren, John Phillip and Molly Anne Immesoete and Charles Patrick, Mary Kathryn, and John Casey Immesoete-Cain; 2 step-daughters, Elizabeth Downing Revell and Laura Downing; and 2 cousins, Dr. G. David (Ann) Best and Martin C. (Theresa) Best; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Kathryn Downing as an expression of our sympathy.