SR0740 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donna Lee Tammen of Charleston, formerly of Gilman, who passed away on December 28, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen was born to Walter Ellsworth Pence and Martha Leona (Gerdes) Pence on June 1, 1946; she graduated from Gilman High School in 1964; she earned her cosmetology license from Skokie Beauty School; she was previously married to Jim Tammen; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen was a hairstylist for over six decades, working first at her salon, Donna's Hair Creations, and later at Sassy Scissors in Charleston; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen dedicated her time to charitable events and volunteered her talents as a hairstylist at Adams Funeral Chapel; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen was a devoted member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; she was a member of Cosmetologists Illinois EAST Central and the Illinois Torchbearer Lambda #T04402 Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, where she also served as vice president; she belonged to a group comprised of fellow Gilman High School graduates called Girls of 64; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen loved her family, actively supporting her sons in their sports endeavors and eagerly spending time in her grandchildren's company; she recently explored the Caribbean Islands on her inaugural cruise; she was an avid collector of owls and a fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Fighting Illini, and the Chicago Bears; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Terry Pence and Ronnie Pence; and

WHEREAS, Donna Tammen is survived by her sons, Brad (Tammy) Tammen and Doug (Abby) Tammen; her grandchildren, Adalida, Camden, Layla, Ava, and Emily; several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donna Lee Tammen 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 Donna Tammen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.