HR0909 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Janet K. Schmidt of Belleville, who passed away on November 30, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schmidt was born on September 19, 1959, in Chicago; her parents were Hubert G. and Sylvia M. Boxdorfer; she married Ricky Gene Schmidt on June 22, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schmidt was an Alderwoman for Belleville's 2nd Ward since May of 2013; while there, she served on the Finance, Police and Fire, Ordinance and Legal, and Economic Development and Annexation Committees; she was also a Precinct Committeeman for Belleville's 7th District; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schmidt was a member of Four Winds Fellowship and a board member of Metro East Pride; she also served on the Board of Directors at the Center for Racial Harmony in Belleville; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schmidt was preceded in death by her father, Hubert G. Boxdorfer; and a brother, Mark Boxdorfer; and

WHEREAS, Janet Schmidt is survived by her husband of 19 years, Ricky; her sons, Elijah (Tiffany) Schmidt and Tyler (Carolyn) Abide; her daughter, Wilhelmina Schmidt; her granddaughter, Olive Louise Abide; and her mother; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with her family and friends, mourn the passing of Janet K. Schmidt; and be it further

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